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DK17 OLJ

2017 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,049 mi
Last recorded103,049 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 OLJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 103,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,998 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 76,890 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,500 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Rear Differential Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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DK17 OLJ is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK17 OLJ, 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 DK17 OLJ?

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What year was DK17 OLJ registered?

DK17 OLJ is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is DK17 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK17 OLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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