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AK17 TLZ

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,449 mi
Last recorded60,449 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 TLZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,449 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 56,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 49,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 46,486 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 43,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight deteriorated outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020

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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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AK17 TLZ 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 AK17 TLZ?

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What year was AK17 TLZ registered?

AK17 TLZ is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is AK17 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 TLZ 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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