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OW17 LHZ

2017 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 LHZ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,319 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 90,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 85,494 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,907 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 80,901 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 71,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,831 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,051 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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OW17 LHZ is a 2017 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

How do I check the history of OW17 LHZ?

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What year was OW17 LHZ registered?

OW17 LHZ is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is OW17 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW17 LHZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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