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BT17 SWX

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,622 mi
Last recorded50,622 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 SWX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 30,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 19,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BT17 SWX is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 BT17 SWX registered?

BT17 SWX is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is BT17 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 SWX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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