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GL17 SAY

2018 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,815 mi
Last recorded59,815 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 SAY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 59,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 50,061 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 50,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,289 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 41,289 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 33,901 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 26,078 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 20,555 miles

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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GL17 SAY is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 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 8 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 GL17 SAY registered?

GL17 SAY is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 23 February 2018.

Is GL17 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL17 SAY 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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