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A4 ECY

2017 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,651 mi
Last recorded61,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ECY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,651 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 49,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,809 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 43,989 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 35,535 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,050 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 29,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 25,048 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

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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A4 ECY is a 2017 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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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What year was A4 ECY registered?

A4 ECY is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 28 January 2017.

Is A4 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 ECY 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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