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AF17 TYW

2017 BMW 318

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,400 mi
Last recorded79,400 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 TYW
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 79,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,628 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,464 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,851 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on rear view mirror ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

front inner brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

Fail 9 Mar 2020 42,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

front inner brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

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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AF17 TYW is a 2017 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF17 TYW registered?

AF17 TYW is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 TYW safe to buy?

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