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BR17 SOO

2017 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,628 mi
Last recorded62,628 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR17 SOO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 62,628 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 62,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 56,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,497 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 40,025 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge and sidewall damage from being run soft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,444 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 24,318 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 24,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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BR17 SOO is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BR17 SOO, 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 BR17 SOO registered?

BR17 SOO is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is BR17 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR17 SOO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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