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DA17 XEL

2017 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,969 mi
Last recorded35,969 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 XEL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 35,969 miles

ADVISE BRAKE PADS LOW /CLOSE TO LIMIT ABOUT TO TOUCH WARNING WIRE

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 32,188 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: front inner pads are getting low/ close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 28,338 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 24,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 24,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 18,679 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 14,133 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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DA17 XEL is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey 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 DA17 XEL registered?

DA17 XEL is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is DA17 XEL safe to buy?

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