2017 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · FJ17 VPD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its latest MOT on March 25 2026 at 62,612 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the initial failure just four miles prior indicates a reactive approach to minor defect items. The tester flagged a low offside headlight aim, an inoperative registration plate lamp, and a significant cut in the offside front tyre. The immediate rectification and subsequent retest pass suggest the owner addressed these safety defects promptly to meet legal standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 47,747 miles in February 2023 to 62,612 miles in early 2026. The interval of roughly 4,500 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests regular, light use rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the condition of rubber components and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage commuting. A buyer should inspect the front braking system specifically, as the February 2025 test at 58,697 miles noted pitted and scored brake discs on both sides. While this did not cause a failure, it indicates the start of surface corrosion or wear that eventually requires replacement. Given the recent failure for a tyre cut reaching the cords, a thorough check of the structural integrity of the remaining tyres is necessary to ensure no other sidewall damage exists. There are no records of structural corrosion or mechanical failures in the history, suggesting the chassis remains well-protected.