2017 BMW 218 1.5L Petrol · FM17 RMY

The 2017 BMW 218 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 February 2026 at 40,494 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. Annual mileage sits well below typical norms for a nine-year-old vehicle. The record shows 17,698 miles at the 23 December 2021 test, rising to 24,225 by 29 December 2022, 30,593 by 19 December 2023, 37,561 by 17 December 2024, and 40,494 by February 2026. That averages roughly 4,500 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps between tests. The consistently low figures and clean sheets suggest a lightly used car kept by an owner who addressed issues before they reached advisory stage, though long standing periods implied by low use can hide perished seals or flat-spotted tyres not caught in a static test. No advisories or failures appear in the five entries, so the MOT data alone raises no structural, brake, or suspension concerns. A buyer should still confirm in person that the low mileage has not allowed moisture ingress or corrosion to take hold on subframes and brake lines, as these escape detection when the car passes without defects. Check the condition of tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes for degradation from infrequent movement rather than wear. Verify service history matches the low recorded mileages, since a clean MOT trail with no flagged consumables implies disciplined upkeep that paperwork should corroborate.