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OY17 DDU

2017 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,042 mi
Last recorded153,042 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 DDU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 153,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 142,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 125,685 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 125,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc damaged due to lack of friction material (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 107,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 107,499 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED type in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 90,117 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 25 May 2021 63,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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OY17 DDU is a 2017 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 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 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY17 DDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY17 DDU registered?

OY17 DDU is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is OY17 DDU safe to buy?

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