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AP17 VEV

2017 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,751 mi
Last recorded78,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VEV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,751 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 60,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inside Edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre Showing Signs Of Run-Flat Damage On sidewalls (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,438 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,472 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,475 miles

Engine covers under trays and sill panels restrict view of some components

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 VEV is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AP17 VEV registered?

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

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