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AK17 WGW

2017 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,197 mi
Last recorded58,197 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 WGW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 58,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring carrier suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring carrier suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 58,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring carrier suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring carrier suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 39,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlight damage . unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 28,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 26,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 19,355 miles
Pass 15 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 WGW is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WGW, 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 AK17 WGW registered?

AK17 WGW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is AK17 WGW safe to buy?

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