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DC66 VBM

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,424 mi
Last recorded111,424 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 VBM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,424 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 111,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 107,982 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 99,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 95,230 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 95,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 10 May 2021 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,102 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,398 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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DC66 VBM is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC66 VBM, 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 DC66 VBM registered?

DC66 VBM is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is DC66 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 VBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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