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AU17 WRC

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 WRC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 84,115 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,899 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 77,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing down low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,832 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 70,591 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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 WRC is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

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

Is AU17 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 WRC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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