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E17 MCV

2018 BMW 218

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,846 mi
Last recorded50,846 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 MCV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 85,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 26,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

zero emissions recorded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 23,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

zero emissions recorded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 82,642 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 82,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,310 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 20,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 73,288 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 15,531 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 67,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 27 May 2021 67,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,466 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 51,466 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2019 51,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working on both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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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E17 MCV is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 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 8 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E17 MCV registered?

E17 MCV is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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