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YF17 VNC

2017 BMW 318

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,725 mi
Last recorded92,725 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 VNC
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 92,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,966 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and close to lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 80,966 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and close to lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sep 2022 61,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 49,764 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 49,764 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect font and spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect font and spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,094 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 37,028 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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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YF17 VNC is a 2017 BMW 318 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF17 VNC registered?

YF17 VNC is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 10 August 2017.

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