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AK51 AYK

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 AYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 92,698 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 92,698 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 82,481 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,630 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

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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AK51 AYK 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 75%.

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 AK51 AYK, 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 AK51 AYK registered?

AK51 AYK is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is AK51 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 AYK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK51 AYK have outstanding finance?

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