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BV17 DHD

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,546 mi
Last recorded82,546 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 DHD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,546 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 74,931 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,487 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,882 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Rear brake pads wearing

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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BV17 DHD is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 BV17 DHD, 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 BV17 DHD registered?

BV17 DHD is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is BV17 DHD safe to buy?

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