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AK17 VGL

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,751 mi
Last recorded44,751 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 VGL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,751 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 44,749 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 42,549 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 38,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 23,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 16,500 miles
Pass 18 May 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 VGL is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK17 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

AK17 VGL is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is AK17 VGL safe to buy?

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