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BG17 USW

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 USW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 47,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 41,986 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 30,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 23,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,247 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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BG17 USW is a 2017 BMW 118 in White 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 BG17 USW, 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 BG17 USW registered?

BG17 USW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is BG17 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 USW 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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