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2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,587 mi
Last recorded56,587 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 BK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 56,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

rear diff oil seals misting of oil

Pass 14 May 2025 53,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil weep from offside rear driveshaft seal area

Pass 15 May 2024 47,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 40,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 34,610 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 28,731 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISC HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,418 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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42 BK is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 42 BK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 42 BK registered?

42 BK is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is 42 BK safe to buy?

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