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H17 RAL

2024 BMW 118

Grey Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,085 mi
Last recorded46,085 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2024 BMW 11818,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RAL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2024
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 46,085 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 41,078 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 41,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 36,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 26,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,867 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 13,856 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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H17 RAL is a 2024 BMW 118 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2024 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 18,894 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 H17 RAL, 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 2 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H17 RAL registered?

H17 RAL is a 2024 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2024.

Is H17 RAL safe to buy?

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