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CC09 BFC

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,009 mi
Last recorded86,009 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC09 BFC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 86,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 71,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 59,799 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 59,775 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front crossmember damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,007 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 45,578 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damage no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 27,925 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 27,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,712 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,825 miles

Front Wipers smiring

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 85,822 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wipers smiring

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 14,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,353 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,770 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,127 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit 3mm

both rear tyres cracking

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2014 44,372 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 44,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,863 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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CC09 BFC is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CC09 BFC, 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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CC09 BFC is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2017.

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