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DL17 ZSR

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 ZSR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 72,285 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 72,285 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 56,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 56,157 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 39,125 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 39,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 25,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 13,539 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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DL17 ZSR is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DL17 ZSR, 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

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What year was DL17 ZSR registered?

DL17 ZSR is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is DL17 ZSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 ZSR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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