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EX65 FTE

2015 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX65 FTE
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,311 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTS BUT NOT COMPLETELY. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE FOUND TO BELT . COULD CAUSE INJURY ON EXIT OF VEHICLE

Offside Front NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTS BUT NOT COMPLETELY. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE FOUND TO BELT . COULD CAUSE INJURY ON EXIT OF VEHICLE

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,366 miles

Nearside Front Seatbelt does retract but not fully. Also cannot see any evidence of stretching. This could cause a hazard when leaving the car in an emergency. Advise this is checked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbelt does retract but not fully. Also cannot see any evidence of stretching. This could cause a hazard when leaving the car in an emergency. Advise this is checked

Fail 9 Jul 2025 72,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seatbelt does retract but not fully. Also cannot see any evidence of stretching. This could cause a hazard when leaving the car in an emergency. Advise this is checked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbelt does retract but not fully. Also cannot see any evidence of stretching. This could cause a hazard when leaving the car in an emergency. Advise this is checked

Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 60,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 51,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 38,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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EX65 FTE is a 2015 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 11 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX65 FTE?

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What year was EX65 FTE registered?

EX65 FTE is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 12 September 2015.

Is EX65 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX65 FTE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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