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WA12 HDA

2017 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,510 mi
Last recorded166,510 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA12 HDA
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 166,510 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 166,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 164,021 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 164,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,294 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 146,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,860 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 112,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,236 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 95,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,430 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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WA12 HDA is a 2017 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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What year was WA12 HDA registered?

WA12 HDA is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 21 August 2017.

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