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BX17 DVR

2017 BMW 218

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,668 mi
Last recorded155,668 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 DVR
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 155,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 148,701 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 144,831 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 103,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,933 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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BX17 DVR is a 2017 BMW 218 in Silver 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 BX17 DVR registered?

BX17 DVR is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is BX17 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX17 DVR 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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