2017 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SV67 LSJ

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent retest failures. The most recent inspection conducted on 3 September 2025 at 79,617 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that previous issues have been addressed. While the history shows a pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes, the recent clean sheet suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying faults identified by the DVSA. The mileage profile remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the car covered 9,797 miles, while it added another 9,700 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for maintaining the integrity of rubber components, seals, and brake systems to prevent corrosion or seizing. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in September 2023 and September 2024. Although the records provided do not detail the mechanical reasons for those failures, the recurring nature of retests often points to items such as suspension bushes, lighting bulbs, or minor emissions irregularities. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the underbody and the condition of the brake discs is necessary to ensure the recent MOT passes are not masking underlying degradation.