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BMW 2182017 · 1.5L PETROL

MS02 BES

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2017 BMW 218 — PETROL, 1499cc. This vehicle has 63,940 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 27/05/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
1499cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness based on a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 28 May 2025 at 56,327 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This stable trend of perfect scores across the last five years suggests that the previous owners maintained a proactive service schedule and that the vehicle has not suffered from significant mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,259 miles per year. Between May 2021 and March 2022, the car covered only 9 miles, indicating a period of very low use or storage. Since the 2022 test at 21,413 miles, the usage has increased to a steadier rate, with roughly 7,000 miles covered annually leading into the 2025 test. This low overall mileage generally correlates with less stress on the drivetrain components, turbocharger, and suspension assembly compared to high-mileage examples. Because the MOT record shows no recurring advisories regarding suspension bushes or brake components, a physical inspection should focus on minor wear items related to age rather than systemic failure. The buyer should verify the condition of the tyres for age cracking, as low-mileage cars can suffer from rubber hardening over time. Given the period of low use, checking the fluid levels and inspecting for surface corrosion on the discs is advisable to ensure the vehicle has not sat excessively during periods of inactivity.

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88
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 25, 2026, 02:26 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 BMW 218 (MS02 BES), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2023 to May 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (5 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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