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AU17 GZW

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 GZW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,406 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 56,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working also unable to fully test wipers (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,386 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 43,418 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 43,408 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 37,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 21,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,150 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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AU17 GZW is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU17 GZW, 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 AU17 GZW registered?

AU17 GZW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is AU17 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 GZW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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