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AO17 ERV

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,595 mi
Last recorded125,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 ERV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 125,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 113,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 97,605 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2024 97,142 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 39,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 27,366 miles

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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AO17 ERV is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO17 ERV, 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 AO17 ERV registered?

AO17 ERV is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AO17 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 ERV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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