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BR11 MCV

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,623 mi
Last recorded49,623 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR11 MCV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 49,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not fitted within the manufactures specification.

Nearside Front Ride height sensor insecure.

Fail 31 Jan 2026 49,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 37,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 37,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,420 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 31,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 22,014 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 14,075 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 8,061 miles

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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BR11 MCV is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BR11 MCV registered?

BR11 MCV is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 13 December 2017.

Is BR11 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR11 MCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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