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SM17 ZBR

2017 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,374 mi
Last recorded66,374 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 ZBR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 66,374 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 66,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,470 miles

handbrake travel could be improved

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2024 55,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel could be improved

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2022 44,249 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,251 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 33,251 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS lamp flashing (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 21,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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SM17 ZBR is a 2017 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM17 ZBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM17 ZBR registered?

SM17 ZBR is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SM17 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 ZBR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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