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BC17 UTU

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,641 mi
Last recorded60,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 UTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 60,641 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,653 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear, slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 50,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted, outer sections of surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 45,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,525 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 29,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,189 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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BC17 UTU is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BC17 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

BC17 UTU is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 22 July 2017.

Is BC17 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 UTU shows 8 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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