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BF17 XMX

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,124 mi
Last recorded87,124 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 XMX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,124 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,755 miles

coolant level low

Fail 17 Nov 2023 74,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,473 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 58,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,657 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BF17 XMX 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 75%.

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 BF17 XMX, 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 BF17 XMX?

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What year was BF17 XMX registered?

BF17 XMX is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BF17 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 XMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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