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BM17 FUO

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,610 mi
Last recorded105,610 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,610 miles

Rear Oil leak from diff

Fail 9 Jan 2026 105,607 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak from diff

Pass 10 Jan 2025 94,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,976 miles
Pass 11 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 FUO 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 87.5%.

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 BM17 FUO, 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 BM17 FUO registered?

BM17 FUO is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is BM17 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 FUO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BM17 FUO have outstanding finance?

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