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YK12 FAN

2017 BMW 518

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,297 mi
Last recorded90,297 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 FAN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 90,297 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 162,963 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 78,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 154,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,269 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 46,162 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 134,702 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,153 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,572 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 104,955 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 104,955 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 75,948 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YK12 FAN is a 2017 BMW 518 in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK12 FAN, 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

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What year was YK12 FAN registered?

YK12 FAN is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YK12 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 FAN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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