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BD17 VHY

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,714 mi
Last recorded109,714 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 VHY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 109,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,868 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 84,865 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 70,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 43,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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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BD17 VHY is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BD17 VHY, 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 BD17 VHY registered?

BD17 VHY is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BD17 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 VHY 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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