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EF17 BLN

2017 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,524 mi
Last recorded26,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 BLN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 26,524 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 26,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 23,649 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 21,002 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 18,707 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 18,707 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 13,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 8,521 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 8,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 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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EF17 BLN is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF17 BLN?

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What year was EF17 BLN registered?

EF17 BLN is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is EF17 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 BLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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