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DC17 OUV

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,869 mi
Last recorded72,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 OUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 72,869 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 66,535 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 55,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 41,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,868 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 28,934 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 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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DC17 OUV is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DC17 OUV, 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 DC17 OUV?

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What year was DC17 OUV registered?

DC17 OUV is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is DC17 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 OUV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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