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SF17 VJG

2017 BMW 418

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,634 mi
Last recorded106,634 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 41865,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 VJG
MakeBMW
Model418
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,634 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 106,634 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,995 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 21 Dec 2023 96,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre small split in tread pattern

Fail 20 Dec 2022 90,949 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,654 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,051 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive radial shaft seal for output flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential output shaft seal offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 76,051 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive radial shaft seal for output flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential output shaft seal offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,422 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 65,422 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 418?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 1,235 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
8,075
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,235
On UK Roads
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SF17 VJG is a 2017 BMW 418 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 BMW 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 65,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 418 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF17 VJG registered?

SF17 VJG is a 2017 BMW 418, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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