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AY17 RVA

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,130 mi
Last recorded67,130 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 RVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 67,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,333 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 62,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread. 225/45RF17. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 42,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,131 miles

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

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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AY17 RVA is a 2017 BMW 118 in White 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 AY17 RVA, 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 AY17 RVA?

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What year was AY17 RVA registered?

AY17 RVA is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is AY17 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 RVA 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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