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BK17 FNU

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,083 mi
Last recorded97,083 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 FNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 97,083 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 88,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,499 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,973 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 36,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,144 miles

lower covers fitted

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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BK17 FNU is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK17 FNU, 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

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What year was BK17 FNU registered?

BK17 FNU is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is BK17 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 FNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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