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VO17 DVK

2017 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,281 mi
Last recorded135,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO17 DVK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 135,281 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 134,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 121,938 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 105,942 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020

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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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VO17 DVK is a 2017 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO17 DVK, 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 VO17 DVK registered?

VO17 DVK is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is VO17 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO17 DVK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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