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AV17 GZB

2017 BMW 218

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,971 mi
Last recorded113,971 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 GZB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 113,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 99,675 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,244 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,256 miles

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 48,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,648 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AV17 GZB is a 2017 BMW 218 in Silver 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 AV17 GZB registered?

AV17 GZB is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 26 March 2017.

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