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DS17 NYC

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,600 mi
Last recorded53,600 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 NYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 53,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 53,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 48,005 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 45,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 45,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 42,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 39,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 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 NYC is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS17 NYC, 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.

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What year was DS17 NYC registered?

DS17 NYC is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2017.

Is DS17 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 NYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS17 NYC have outstanding finance?

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