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A21 VLX

2015 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VLX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 129,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 122,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,363 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 92,363 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 69,926 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 69,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 54,193 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,223 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 33,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads lower. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (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 VLX is a 2015 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 11 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 VLX?

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What year was A21 VLX registered?

A21 VLX is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 2 December 2015.

Is A21 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 VLX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 VLX have outstanding finance?

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