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BL17 OCR

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 OCR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 113,606 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,579 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 46,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 36,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 18,452 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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BL17 OCR 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 100%.

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 BL17 OCR, 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 BL17 OCR registered?

BL17 OCR is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 22 May 2017.

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