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AV17 BBZ

2017 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,072 mi
Last recorded77,072 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 77,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 63,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,291 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AV17 BBZ is a 2017 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV17 BBZ, 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 AV17 BBZ registered?

AV17 BBZ is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is AV17 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 BBZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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