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D5 DLA

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,167 mi
Last recorded36,167 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 DLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 36,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil residue around rear differential

Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,608 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,771 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 28,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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D5 DLA is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 D5 DLA, 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 D5 DLA?

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What year was D5 DLA registered?

D5 DLA is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is D5 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 DLA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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