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YF17 VYA

2017 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,676 mi
Last recorded39,676 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 VYA
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 39,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 29,482 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 27,196 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 27,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 24,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 20,622 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2020 17,556 miles

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 VYA is a 2017 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYA registered?

YF17 VYA is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is YF17 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 VYA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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