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A8 GTV

2021 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,815 mi
Last recorded20,815 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 21829,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GTV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 20,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 20,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 53,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,040 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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A8 GTV is a 2021 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 29,812 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 5 years old, this BMW 218 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 GTV registered?

A8 GTV is a 2021 BMW 218, first registered on 27 March 2021.

Is A8 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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