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AP17 VHF

2017 BMW 125

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,151 mi
Last recorded50,151 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VHF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 50,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight has condensation

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 50,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254018 98v bridgestone runflats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight has condensation

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 39,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2023 31,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 28,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 24,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,936 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,347 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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AP17 VHF is a 2017 BMW 125 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,516 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP17 VHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP17 VHF registered?

AP17 VHF is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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