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A17 LFX

2020 BMW 118

White Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,580 mi
Last recorded35,580 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 35,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 36,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively SLIGHT LIP ON BOTH DISCS RUNNING SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SMALL CUT ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner SCUFF MARKS ON INNER RIM

Pass 11 Mar 2025 32,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 33,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 27,628 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 30,879 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,424 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 24,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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A17 LFX is a 2020 BMW 118 in White. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2020 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 30,496 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 A17 LFX, 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 6 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 LFX registered?

A17 LFX is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2020.

Is A17 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 LFX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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