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B23 MBW

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,389 mi
Last recorded46,389 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MBW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 46,389 miles

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

both front strut gaiters torn

both rear tyres 2mm

factory fitted undertrays covering underbody

Pass 29 Apr 2024 32,727 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 32,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 23,161 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 14,132 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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B23 MBW is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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What year was B23 MBW registered?

B23 MBW is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is B23 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 MBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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