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FGZ 2492

2017 BMW 318

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,537 mi
Last recorded78,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 2492
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,537 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 58,077 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 58,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 58,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached antiroll bar ball joint link detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS Wiring bracket not attached to suspension strut. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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FGZ 2492 is a 2017 BMW 318 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2017 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 53,207 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGZ 2492 registered?

FGZ 2492 is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is FGZ 2492 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 2492 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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