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DE17 UAR

2017 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,972 mi
Last recorded48,972 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 UAR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 31,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,236 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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DE17 UAR is a 2017 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE17 UAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE17 UAR?

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What year was DE17 UAR registered?

DE17 UAR is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DE17 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 UAR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE17 UAR have outstanding finance?

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