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AY51 AVY

2022 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,905 mi
Last recorded39,905 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 11824,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AVY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 39,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 41,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,888 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 39,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 30,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 30,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 22,040 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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AY51 AVY is a 2022 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2022 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 24,826 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 AY51 AVY, 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 4 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY51 AVY registered?

AY51 AVY is a 2022 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2022.

Is AY51 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 AVY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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