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BV17 DFJ

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,584 mi
Last recorded51,584 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,584 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 51,576 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 45,676 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,493 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,575 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 33,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover&under tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 27,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 88y runflat 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,969 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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BV17 DFJ is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV17 DFJ registered?

BV17 DFJ is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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