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E16 GEN

2017 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,639 mi
Last recorded31,639 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 GEN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 31,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 21,554 miles

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

exhaust modification

Fail 4 Jan 2023 21,554 miles

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

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

exhaust modification

Pass 13 Jan 2022 14,999 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 14,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear shock dust cover inscure

Pass 27 Nov 2020 13,449 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber piston cover damaged - may require attention.

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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E16 GEN is a 2017 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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How do I check the history of E16 GEN?

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What year was E16 GEN registered?

E16 GEN is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 19 December 2017.

Is E16 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 GEN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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