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RK17 ZWJ

2017 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,925 mi
Last recorded153,925 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 ZWJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 153,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,964 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 132,255 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,692 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,797 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 62,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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RK17 ZWJ is a 2017 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK17 ZWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK17 ZWJ?

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What year was RK17 ZWJ registered?

RK17 ZWJ is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is RK17 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK17 ZWJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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