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RV17 HVR

2017 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 HVR
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 93,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,053 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 81,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light bulb inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,365 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 62,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,095 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 44,039 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,498 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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RV17 HVR is a 2017 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV17 HVR registered?

RV17 HVR is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is RV17 HVR safe to buy?

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