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FA17 DMZ

2017 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,800 mi
Last recorded62,800 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 DMZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 62,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 62,554 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 53,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,672 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 38,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light Lens Broken. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 28,647 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 17,328 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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FA17 DMZ is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 39,721 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 9 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 FA17 DMZ registered?

FA17 DMZ is a 2017 BMW 218, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is FA17 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 DMZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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