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BL66 VPF

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,121 mi
Last recorded66,121 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 VPF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 66,121 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 66,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 61,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On the edge ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On the edge ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 45,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 45,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 45,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,855 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 41,853 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2019 38,579 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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BL66 VPF is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BL66 VPF, 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 BL66 VPF registered?

BL66 VPF is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 12 January 2017.

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The MOT history for BL66 VPF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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