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AV53 ROB

2017 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,797 mi
Last recorded66,797 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ROB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 66,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,657 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 56,648 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 50,514 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 45,635 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,165 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to near wear indicators

Pass 23 Jan 2020 29,663 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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AV53 ROB is a 2017 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 ROB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 ROB registered?

AV53 ROB is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is AV53 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 ROB shows 8 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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