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A3 GBU

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,309 mi
Last recorded38,309 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GBU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2025 31,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 24,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 17,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,509 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

tyre warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2021 11,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 9,822 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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A3 GBU 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 GBU registered?

A3 GBU is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is A3 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GBU shows 7 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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