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FA17 NBE

2017 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21839,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,324 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 88,324 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 84,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 78,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 78,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 53,233 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 21 Apr 2021 40,986 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 NBE 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.

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What year was FA17 NBE registered?

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

Is FA17 NBE safe to buy?

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