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F9 LJB

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,907 mi
Last recorded49,907 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 LJB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 49,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 47,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 43,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 39,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 34,945 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 31,478 miles

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2020 26,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 26,488 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both, spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

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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F9 LJB is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F9 LJB registered?

F9 LJB is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is F9 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 LJB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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