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A17 XRB

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,513 mi
Last recorded63,513 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XRB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 63,513 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 60,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,784 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,996 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,524 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 27,968 miles

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 XRB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRB, 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 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A17 XRB?

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What year was A17 XRB registered?

A17 XRB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is A17 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 XRB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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