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AV17 UMC

2017 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,753 mi
Last recorded77,753 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 UMC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Fail 15 Nov 2025 77,650 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inside edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 9 Nov 2024 66,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 57,102 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 45,933 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 25,390 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/sr and n/sr ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 25,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 88y marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/sr and n/sr ()

Pass 23 May 2020

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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 UMC is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AV17 UMC, 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.

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What year was AV17 UMC registered?

AV17 UMC is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AV17 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 UMC 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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