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EF17 HLH

2017 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,838 mi
Last recorded119,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 119,838 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,390 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 107,390 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,046 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 40,670 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 40,652 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2020 34,481 miles
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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EF17 HLH is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF17 HLH registered?

EF17 HLH is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is EF17 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 HLH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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