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AM56 ANY

2017 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,798 mi
Last recorded49,798 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 ANY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 49,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 49,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 173,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray and covers fitted

rear covered by underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2024 166,170 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear covered by underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2024 166,167 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear covered by underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2023 33,360 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 33,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 157,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 28,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 154,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 154,903 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/cover perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 17,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 15,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 13,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 147,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,266 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,334 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 99,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 61,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,953 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre starting to wear and crack

o/s/f tyre starting wear and crack

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,647 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AM56 ANY is a 2017 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM56 ANY registered?

AM56 ANY is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 15 September 2017.

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