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BP17 BFE

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,593 mi
Last recorded79,593 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 BFE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,593 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 79,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 74,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 74,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (loose in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 69,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT-1.8MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 69,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS EXPOSED ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT-1.8MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,233 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Fail 25 Aug 2022 58,233 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm tyre tread wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 50,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm tyre tread wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,707 miles

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

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

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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BP17 BFE is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BP17 BFE, 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 BP17 BFE registered?

BP17 BFE is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2017.

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