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FA17 MDN

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,495 mi
Last recorded48,495 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 MDN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,495 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 48,489 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 38,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 31,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 27,366 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 20,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 MDN is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA17 MDN?

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What year was FA17 MDN registered?

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

Is FA17 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 MDN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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