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OY17 FRL

2017 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

207,108 mi
Last recorded207,108 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 207,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 196,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 183,774 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 5 Mar 2024 165,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 151,669 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,961 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 121,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,187 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 54,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,253 miles

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

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

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 FRL is a 2017 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FRL, 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.

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What year was OY17 FRL registered?

OY17 FRL is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is OY17 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY17 FRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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