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AJ17 UFN

2017 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,125 mi
Last recorded39,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 39,125 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 39,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 32,530 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 25,979 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 15,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 7,095 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 7,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 6,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,345 miles
Pass 22 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 UFN is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

AJ17 UFN is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AJ17 UFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 UFN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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