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741 AAL

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,299 mi
Last recorded22,299 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration741 AAL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 22,299 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 21,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 21,101 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 19,641 miles

Nearside Front SEAT HEADREST MISSING

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 17,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 14,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 12,900 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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741 AAL is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 741 AAL registered?

741 AAL is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is 741 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 741 AAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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