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CE17 FCV

2017 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,011 mi
Last recorded85,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 FCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,011 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,599 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2025 79,515 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,465 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,284 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2023 62,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2022 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Thorn inner edge. Tyre outer wear. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 40,321 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 40,230 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 28,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,742 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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CE17 FCV is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE17 FCV, 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

How do I check the history of CE17 FCV?

You can check the full history of CE17 FCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE17 FCV registered?

CE17 FCV is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is CE17 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE17 FCV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE17 FCV have outstanding finance?

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