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EX17 URM

2017 BMW 218

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX17 URM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 48,632 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 48,605 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2022 38,643 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 38,643 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,962 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 29,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper trim snapped impact damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 24,759 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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EX17 URM is a 2017 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX17 URM registered?

EX17 URM is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is EX17 URM safe to buy?

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