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BJ17 VLW

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,795 mi
Last recorded98,795 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 VLW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 98,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 75,859 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 55,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,006 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 32,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 VLW 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 BJ17 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

BJ17 VLW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is BJ17 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 VLW 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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