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YL17 FXE

2017 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,823 mi
Last recorded70,823 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FXE
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 70,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,022 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 32,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 32,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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YL17 FXE 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 YL17 FXE registered?

YL17 FXE is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is YL17 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FXE 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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