2017 BMW 218 2.0L Diesel · FG17 VJM
2017 BMW 218 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2017. Recorded mileage 147,566 miles. MOT valid until 24/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 218
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1995cc
FG17 VJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 147,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FG17 VJM Mileage History
- 26/04/2024115,579 mi
- 26/04/2024115,610 mi+31 mi
- 17/04/2025130,780 mi+15,170 mi
- 24/04/2026147,534 mi+16,754 mi
- 24/04/2026147,566 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 16,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG17 VJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW 218 (FG17 VJM) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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