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AK17 NBJ

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,949 mi
Last recorded67,949 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 NBJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,949 miles

Chip in windscreen.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damage.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both wearing low, close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Fail 1 Mar 2024 67,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damage.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both wearing low, close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 48,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,233 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

Pass 19 Apr 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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AK17 NBJ is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

AK17 NBJ is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AK17 NBJ safe to buy?

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