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EX17 XFB

2017 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,951 mi
Last recorded99,951 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX17 XFB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 99,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 92,344 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 92,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 80,987 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2023 68,373 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,084 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2022 58,084 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2021 41,267 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 41,260 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2020 29,023 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 29,014 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 XFB is a 2017 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XFB registered?

EX17 XFB is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is EX17 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX17 XFB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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