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PK17 HLH

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,749 mi
Last recorded45,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK17 HLH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 30,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 24,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,090 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 19,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 17,764 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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PK17 HLH 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 PK17 HLH, 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 PK17 HLH registered?

PK17 HLH is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is PK17 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK17 HLH 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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