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AE17 VGV

2017 BMW 318

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,309 mi
Last recorded179,309 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VGV
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 179,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 133,715 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 133,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,122 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 84,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin legal for mot but very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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AE17 VGV is a 2017 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 53,207 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE17 VGV registered?

AE17 VGV is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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