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EK17 XYB

2017 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,289 mi
Last recorded52,289 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 XYB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 52,289 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 48,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 45,042 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2022 42,827 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 42,826 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 39,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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EK17 XYB is a 2017 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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What year was EK17 XYB registered?

EK17 XYB is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EK17 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 XYB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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