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BV17 ZRL

2017 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,929 mi
Last recorded102,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 ZRL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 102,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 81,750 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 76,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 72,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 66,646 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 63,821 miles

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 ZRL is a 2017 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

BV17 ZRL is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is BV17 ZRL safe to buy?

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