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BD17 BAU

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,948 mi
Last recorded62,948 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 BAU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 62,948 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Gas bonnet struts out of date 08/21

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rubber dust boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective DPF flexy joint very loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rubber dust boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Gas bonnet struts out of date 08/21

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rubber dust boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective DPF flexy joint very loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rubber dust boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 56,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,016 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 41,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 35,031 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 10 Feb 2021 27,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,220 miles

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

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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BD17 BAU is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black 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 BD17 BAU registered?

BD17 BAU is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BD17 BAU safe to buy?

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