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BJ17 BGV

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 BGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 130,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 121,288 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 121,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 103,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,439 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,490 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 BGV is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ17 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

BJ17 BGV is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BJ17 BGV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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