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AK03 BER

2017 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,081 mi
Last recorded90,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 90,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,033 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,890 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 56,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,099 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 30,311 miles

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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AK03 BER is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK03 BER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 BER registered?

AK03 BER is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 7 November 2017.

Is AK03 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 BER shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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