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FA17 MDF

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,205 mi
Last recorded55,205 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 55,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 55,205 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges advise change (5.2.3 (e))

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

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Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,809 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 44,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,423 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 MDF is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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How do I check the history of FA17 MDF?

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What year was FA17 MDF registered?

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

Is FA17 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 MDF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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