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F5 JAB

2017 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,355 mi
Last recorded43,355 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 JAB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 43,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 41,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 39,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 37,510 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 37,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,171 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 29,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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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F5 JAB is a 2017 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F5 JAB registered?

F5 JAB is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 23 November 2017.

Is F5 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 JAB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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