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BJ17 BEO

2017 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,239 mi
Last recorded34,239 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 BEO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 34,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,804 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre, one close to edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake lagging slightly in operation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 24,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail close to edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn below 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 20,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone embedded in tyre possibly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 16,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone embedded in tread possibly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 12,722 miles

Tyre slightly damaged stone embedded in ns rear tyre , possibly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 12,722 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged stone embedded in ns rear tyre , possibly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 10,878 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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BJ17 BEO is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue 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 BJ17 BEO, 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 BJ17 BEO registered?

BJ17 BEO is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BJ17 BEO 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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