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VX17 VWU

2017 BMW 216

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,306 mi
Last recorded196,306 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 VWU
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 196,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 183,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 165,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 160,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 145,914 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 135,396 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 129,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,879 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 126,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 125,569 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,327 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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VX17 VWU is a 2017 BMW 216 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 50,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX17 VWU registered?

VX17 VWU is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is VX17 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX17 VWU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX17 VWU have outstanding finance?

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