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BA66 GVR

2017 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,869 mi
Last recorded46,869 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA66 GVR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 46,869 miles

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

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished +outer side wall has a serious deep carcks (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side wall damage /has a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2025 44,620 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 42,618 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 39,499 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has a slight damage/cut

Pass 17 May 2022 36,661 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Pass 11 May 2021 32,830 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Pass 20 May 2020 29,573 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,570 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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BA66 GVR is a 2017 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BA66 GVR, 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 BA66 GVR registered?

BA66 GVR is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 20 February 2017.

Is BA66 GVR safe to buy?

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