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AJ17 NCY

2017 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,352 mi
Last recorded85,352 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 NCY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,352 miles

Front Fog light lens cracked, not effecting emitted light

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog light lens cracked, not effecting emitted light

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 72,580 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 72,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2024 61,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 49,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 49,260 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip on front of caliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 35,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,855 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 33,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 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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AJ17 NCY is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

AJ17 NCY is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2017.

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