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FA17 MDK

2017 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,798 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 60,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge .5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 56,588 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jun 2024 46,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Differential Oil leak, but not excessive.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 32,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall bulged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 23,566 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 23,566 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 22,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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 MDK is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MDK registered?

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

Is FA17 MDK safe to buy?

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