CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA17 MFO

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,479 mi
Last recorded46,479 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 46,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad corrosion to face of disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad corrosion to face of disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 39,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 33,271 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 33,271 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 33,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall - chalk marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 24,715 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 22,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 15,410 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
Full BMW 218 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA17 MFO is a 2017 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MFO?

You can check the full history of FA17 MFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA17 MFO registered?

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

Is FA17 MFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 MFO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA17 MFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA17 MFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.