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AF17 GZU

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,512 mi
Last recorded65,512 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 GZU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 59,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,493 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,403 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 27,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 20,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,927 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2020 18,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

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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AF17 GZU is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF17 GZU?

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What year was AF17 GZU registered?

AF17 GZU is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is AF17 GZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 GZU 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.

Does AF17 GZU have outstanding finance?

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