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AP17 UCB

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,550 mi
Last recorded52,550 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 UCB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 52,550 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 52,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 47,628 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 47,626 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 31,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front brake reaction arm bushes worn beginning to seperate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn outer edge and tread measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 31,393 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn to 2mm and rear pads worn to 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front brake reaction arm bushes worn beginning to seperate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn outer edge and tread measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 16,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 14,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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AP17 UCB is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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AP17 UCB is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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