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A21 GKW

2017 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,426 mi
Last recorded71,426 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 GKW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 71,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 61,294 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2023 53,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,757 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 42,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 40,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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A21 GKW is a 2017 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

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How do I check the history of A21 GKW?

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What year was A21 GKW registered?

A21 GKW is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is A21 GKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 GKW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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