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AK17 XNH

2017 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 70,051 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 70,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 R16 91W RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2025 63,304 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 63,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure RUNFLAT 20555R1691W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 55,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 39,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,950 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 26,205 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 XNH is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

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

Is AK17 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 XNH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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