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AK57 LEX

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,807 mi
Last recorded77,807 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LEX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,807 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,179 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2021 33,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 31,336 miles

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

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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AK57 LEX is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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What year was AK57 LEX registered?

AK57 LEX is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is AK57 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 LEX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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