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AU17 VKJ

2017 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,645 mi
Last recorded58,645 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 58,645 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 58,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2025 50,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 32,047 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 32,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working sharp and damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 29,123 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 29,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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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AU17 VKJ is a 2017 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU17 VKJ registered?

AU17 VKJ is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is AU17 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 VKJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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