2017 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · LP17 FJY

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean record in its most recent inspections. The January 2026 test at 37,417 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, mirroring the clean results seen in January 2025 at 35,649 miles and January 2024 at 33,154 miles. While the January 2024 test initially recorded a failure due to insufficient windscreen washer fluid, this was a minor consumable issue that did not affect the mechanical integrity of the vehicle. The mileage accumulation indicates very light usage for a 2017 model, averaging approximately 4,157 miles per year. The data shows a significant jump in mileage between the December 2021 test at 12,900 miles and the January 2023 test at 24,368 miles, representing over 11,000 miles in just over a year. Since that period, the vehicle has settled into a much lower, consistent annual usage pattern. This low-mileage profile suggests the car has spent considerable time stationary or was used only for short, infrequent journeys. A prospective buyer should focus on the effects of low usage rather than excessive wear. The December 2021 advisory regarding rear tyres worn close to the legal limit suggests that even with low mileage, consumables can reach the end of their service life. Because the car has been driven sparingly, a physical inspection should prioritize checking for signs of age-related degradation such as perished rubber suspension bushes, potential tyre flat-spotting, and battery health. The absence of any recorded advisories regarding brake discs, pads, or structural corrosion in the recent years is a positive indicator. However, given the low annual mileage, the tester should verify that the braking system remains free from surface corrosion or binding calipers which can occur when vehicles sit idle for extended periods. The recent clean passes suggest the vehicle is currently in a good state of repair.