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B3 VCN

2017 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,308 mi
Last recorded51,308 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 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

RegistrationB3 VCN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,308 miles

covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 45,724 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 45,724 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 40,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 31,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,980 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 11,988 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 11,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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B3 VCN is a 2017 BMW 218 in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 VCN registered?

B3 VCN is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is B3 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VCN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 VCN have outstanding finance?

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