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BC17 FBZ

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,065 mi
Last recorded65,065 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 FBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,065 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 65,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,006 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 50,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also out of shape. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 40,165 miles

nearside windscreen washer jet sprays poorly

Pass 20 Jul 2022 34,979 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 28,240 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,354 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 22,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020

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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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BC17 FBZ is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC17 FBZ, 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 BC17 FBZ registered?

BC17 FBZ is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is BC17 FBZ safe to buy?

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