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WU17 SRY

2017 BMW 216

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,653 mi
Last recorded145,653 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 SRY
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 145,653 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 145,652 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 136,490 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 130,852 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 123,941 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 119,000 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 111,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,277 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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WU17 SRY is a 2017 BMW 216 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WU17 SRY registered?

WU17 SRY is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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