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197 LJ

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,208 mi
Last recorded21,208 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration197 LJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 19,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 16,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 14,360 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 10,380 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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197 LJ is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 39,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 197 LJ?

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What year was 197 LJ registered?

197 LJ is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 3 November 2017.

Is 197 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197 LJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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