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FA17 DNX

2017 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,689 mi
Last recorded95,689 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 DNX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 95,689 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Apr 2026 95,689 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,066 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,769 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside 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 16 Feb 2023 70,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,805 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,690 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 62,690 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,663 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 DNX is a 2017 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DNX registered?

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

Is FA17 DNX safe to buy?

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