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WG17 BJV

2017 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

251,582 mi
Last recorded251,582 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 BJV
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 251,582 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s front wishbones inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 250,627 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s front wishbones inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 231,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 231,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 209,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 188,586 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 188,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 164,474 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 164,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 135,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,809 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 108,809 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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WG17 BJV is a 2017 BMW 216 in White 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 WG17 BJV registered?

WG17 BJV is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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