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DS17 LXO

2017 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,005 mi
Last recorded73,005 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 LXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 73,005 miles

Offside Front Non Run-Flat Tyre Fitted - Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm - (225/45R17 RFT) - (DOT4123 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 62,395 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 62,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 47,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 42,797 miles

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

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

rear differentail damp

Pass 6 Nov 2021 36,910 miles

rear differential damp

Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2020

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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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DS17 LXO is a 2017 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS17 LXO, 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 DS17 LXO registered?

DS17 LXO is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is DS17 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 LXO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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