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AJ17 BXU

2017 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,169 mi
Last recorded91,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 BXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 91,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/35/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm in centre (245/35r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 79,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm in centre (245/35r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,787 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 71,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 29,169 miles

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AJ17 BXU is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black 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 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 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 AJ17 BXU, 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.

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What year was AJ17 BXU registered?

AJ17 BXU is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2017.

Is AJ17 BXU safe to buy?

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