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DP17 TXL

2017 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,917 mi
Last recorded157,917 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 TXL
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 157,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff oil leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2024 140,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,803 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 107,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,332 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 93,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,579 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.7mm lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 23 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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DP17 TXL is a 2017 BMW 318 in Black 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 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 53,207 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP17 TXL registered?

DP17 TXL is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DP17 TXL safe to buy?

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