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FA17 MFF

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,407 mi
Last recorded52,407 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,407 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 52,407 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 47,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 42,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 33,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 25,630 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 25,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 MFF is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFF?

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What year was FA17 MFF registered?

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

Is FA17 MFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 MFF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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