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FA17 KOH

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 KOH
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 131,107 miles

brake pads light on

Fail 20 Apr 2026 130,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm tread and tyre 12 years old 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm tread 225/40/ 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 111,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge on 3 mm tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp out

tpms light on

Fail 12 Apr 2025 111,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge on 3 mm tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp out

tpms light on

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,848 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NR/OR lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,521 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,190 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 KOH is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

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What year was FA17 KOH registered?

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

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