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W17 DRF

2014 BMW 218

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,909 mi
Last recorded21,909 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 DRF
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 21,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 21,606 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 21,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 20,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,294 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 17,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 16,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 11,951 miles

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

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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W17 DRF is a 2014 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was W17 DRF registered?

W17 DRF is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 7 November 2014.

Is W17 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 DRF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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