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DEM 96S

2017 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEM 96S
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 99,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2026 81,867 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2025 118,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 78,657 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,214 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 79,534 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 79,509 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,157 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 66,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 66,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 66,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 51,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,950 miles

body covers fitted to the underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,742 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also discs worn and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,877 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 24,976 miles

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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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DEM 96S is a 2017 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DEM 96S, 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 DEM 96S?

You can check the full history of DEM 96S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DEM 96S registered?

DEM 96S is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 18 January 2017.

Is DEM 96S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEM 96S shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEM 96S have outstanding finance?

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