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A17 APU

2017 BMW K Series

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (24 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,762 mi
Last recorded46,762 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW K Series12,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 APU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

24 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 46,762 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2025 46,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 16,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 45,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 15,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 39,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 15,758 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 31,784 miles

Offside Front steering shaft gater split underneath bonnet

Pass 23 Nov 2022 15,643 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,049 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 15,546 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 22,102 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 15,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 15,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 14,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 13,177 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 12,366 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 11,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,179 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 9,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,954 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,700 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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A17 APU is a 2017 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 12,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 9 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 APU registered?

A17 APU is a 2017 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is A17 APU safe to buy?

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