2017 BMW 216 1.5L Diesel · FH17 CBO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT history indicates a period of significant inactivity. The most recent test conducted on 30 December 2021 at 91,150 miles was a pass following a failure just one day prior. That failure identified a nearside front tyre with a cut reaching the ply cords and a damaged windscreen. Both issues were rectified to secure the subsequent pass, suggesting the previous owner addressed immediate safety concerns once flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in recorded data between the December 2020 test at 73,985 miles and the December 2021 test at 91,150 miles, representing an interval of over 17,000 miles in twelve months. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle has not undergone an MOT test in over four years. This lengthy lapse in official testing is a major red flag, as it leaves the current state of structural integrity, braking components, and emissions systems unknown to the buyer. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to compensate for the lack of recent data. Because the car has covered over 91,000 miles, focus should be placed on the rubber suspension bushes and control arm joints for signs of cracking or tearing. The brake discs should be checked for heavy pitting or corrosion, and the calipers tested for binding. Since no tests have been performed since 2021, the underside must be inspected for structural rust or fluid leaks that may have developed during the period of unrecorded use.