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S27 EXY

2003 BMW 218

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

140,187 mi
Last recorded140,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 EXY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 140,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling away

Pass 17 Sep 2025 52,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling away

Pass 2 Nov 2024 41,582 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 119,949 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 27,767 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,164 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 119,164 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 21,201 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2021 14,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,630 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 113,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,876 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2020 109,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,072 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,070 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,986 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,023 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 92,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,980 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 80,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,001 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread worn low

offside rear tyre tread cut

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 37,833 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,833 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,596 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,138 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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S27 EXY is a 2003 BMW 218 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S27 EXY is a 2003 BMW 218, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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