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400 RYA

2017 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,790 mi
Last recorded36,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 RYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 36,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 32,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 28,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 28,562 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,789 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 15,423 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 15,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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400 RYA is a 2017 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 400 RYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 400 RYA registered?

400 RYA is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is 400 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 RYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 400 RYA have outstanding finance?

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