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A6 LFW

2017 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,450 mi
Last recorded84,450 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LFW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm ( front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm ( front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 58,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,866 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 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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A6 LFW is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A6 LFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 LFW registered?

A6 LFW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is A6 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 LFW 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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