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BM17 EWC

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,090 mi
Last recorded44,090 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 EWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 44,090 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 44,090 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 38,243 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 38,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 19,556 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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BM17 EWC is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BM17 EWC, 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

How do I check the history of BM17 EWC?

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What year was BM17 EWC registered?

BM17 EWC is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 EWC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BM17 EWC have outstanding finance?

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