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AP17 EVL

2017 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,832 mi
Last recorded62,832 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 EVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,832 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 62,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 55,232 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,045 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 42,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 36,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 20,910 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 20,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 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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AP17 EVL is a 2017 BMW 118 in Red 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 AP17 EVL, 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 AP17 EVL registered?

AP17 EVL is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is AP17 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 EVL 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.

Does AP17 EVL have outstanding finance?

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