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E6 RAL

2017 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,873 mi
Last recorded96,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 RAL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 96,873 miles

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

Under tray fitted, Restricted from full inspection.

Fail 8 Jan 2026 96,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under tray fitted, Restricted from full inspection.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,673 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 67,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,921 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,969 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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E6 RAL is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E6 RAL?

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What year was E6 RAL registered?

E6 RAL is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 27 December 2017.

Is E6 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 RAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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