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BC17 FCY

2017 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 FCY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,083 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 64,790 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 37,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,871 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside front tyre slight wearing inner edge

Pass 5 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 FCY is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue 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 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

BC17 FCY is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is BC17 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 FCY 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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