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OV17 EWM

2017 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,855 mi
Last recorded53,855 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 EWM
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 53,855 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2025 51,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 49,017 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 49,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Run flat tyre fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 43,749 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads do have sensors on them (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 35,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.1mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2022 35,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.1mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,991 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 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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OV17 EWM is a 2017 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV17 EWM registered?

OV17 EWM is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 8 May 2017.

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