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BC17 FCE

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 FCE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,755 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 92,731 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 79,554 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 79,551 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 44,275 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,696 miles
Pass 3 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 FCE is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FCE, 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

How do I check the history of BC17 FCE?

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What year was BC17 FCE registered?

BC17 FCE is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2017.

Is BC17 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 FCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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