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BO55 ALO

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,685 mi
Last recorded67,685 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 ALO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 67,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 57,385 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 27,284 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,521 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,463 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 19,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,883 miles

Central Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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BO55 ALO is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BO55 ALO, 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 BO55 ALO?

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What year was BO55 ALO registered?

BO55 ALO is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is BO55 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 ALO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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