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EJ17 VSM

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,201 mi
Last recorded76,201 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 VSM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 76,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 63,555 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,059 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 22,089 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 16,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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EJ17 VSM is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ17 VSM registered?

EJ17 VSM is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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