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AP17 VEW

2017 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,753 mi
Last recorded67,753 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VEW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 67,753 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 57,621 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,666 miles

Under Tray & Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,761 miles

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Nov 2022 36,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged MISSHAPED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2021 25,715 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 18,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,277 miles

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 VEW is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

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What year was AP17 VEW registered?

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

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