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BJ17 XEX

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,725 mi
Last recorded39,725 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 XEX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 39,725 miles

All tyres 2-3 mm

Handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Nov 2024 36,997 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 33,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 30,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 26,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads starting to wear thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 26,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one of road wheel fixing is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads starting to wear thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 22,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 18,811 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 XEX is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 XEX, 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 BJ17 XEX registered?

BJ17 XEX is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BJ17 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 XEX 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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