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AK17 FYR

2017 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 FYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,898 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,810 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,610 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,134 miles

Central Rear differential leaking oil advise further investigation and repair.

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

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,999 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 22,999 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AK17 FYR is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK17 FYR, 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 AK17 FYR registered?

AK17 FYR is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AK17 FYR safe to buy?

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