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YB17 LVO

2017 BMW 318

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,143 mi
Last recorded92,143 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 LVO
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 92,143 miles

Dust covers on both front shock absorber deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 92,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Dust covers on both front shock absorber deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 81,217 miles

Dust covers on both front MacPherson struts deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 81,217 miles

Dust covers on both front MacPherson struts deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,742 miles

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

both front shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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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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YB17 LVO is a 2017 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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What year was YB17 LVO registered?

YB17 LVO is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is YB17 LVO safe to buy?

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