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AK03 SAM

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,607 mi
Last recorded83,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,545 miles

front brake pads low discs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2025 82,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads low discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,006 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer and inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,333 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SAM is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SAM, 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 AK03 SAM registered?

AK03 SAM is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AK03 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 SAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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