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AV17 LYX

2017 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,388 mi
Last recorded55,388 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 LYX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 55,388 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 49,025 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 42,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 42,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 42,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 37,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,540 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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AV17 LYX is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LYX, 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

How do I check the history of AV17 LYX?

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What year was AV17 LYX registered?

AV17 LYX is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is AV17 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 LYX shows 9 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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