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AO66 UKH

2017 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 UKH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,026 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 73,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,403 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 64,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,058 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,055 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 51,646 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,841 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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AO66 UKH is a 2017 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 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 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO66 UKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO66 UKH registered?

AO66 UKH is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 20 February 2017.

Is AO66 UKH safe to buy?

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