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OY17 DFE

2017 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,053 mi
Last recorded132,053 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 DFE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 116,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 88,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 DFE is a 2017 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

OY17 DFE is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is OY17 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY17 DFE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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