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OV17 BYJ

2017 BMW 318

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,328 mi
Last recorded128,328 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 128,328 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 128,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 69,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,326 miles

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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OV17 BYJ is a 2017 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was OV17 BYJ registered?

OV17 BYJ is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is OV17 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV17 BYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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