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DSZ 266

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 266
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 43,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 85,195 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 37,684 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2023 49,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 30,761 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 40,494 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 23,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 32,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 16,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracking edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 14,812 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 19 Nov 2019 12,951 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 9,912 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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DSZ 266 is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DSZ 266, 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 DSZ 266 registered?

DSZ 266 is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is DSZ 266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 266 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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