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A21 DTT

2017 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DTT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,030 miles

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill and undercovers

t.p.m.s fault

Fail 5 Jan 2024 114,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill and undercovers

t.p.m.s fault

Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,973 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,924 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 93,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,528 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 23,936 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 23,936 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 63,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,630 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 38,938 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on the edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,539 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,710 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,355 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 9,809 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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A21 DTT is a 2017 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A21 DTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 DTT registered?

A21 DTT is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is A21 DTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DTT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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