DVLA verified
Tax valid
Check service history

2017 BMW 1181.5L PETROL

L3 AEJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for L3 AEJ: 2017 BMW 118 (SILVER, PETROL). Mileage: 34,173. MOT: not recorded. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 15/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Powered by Experian Data
£8.99
Check outstanding finance, stolen records, write-off categories & mileage anomalies.
Instant results • £20,000 data guarantee • Same data source as HPI
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
1499cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass on 13 August 2025 at 34,173 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the owner has consistently addressed identified faults prior to re-testing. While the most recent test involved a failure for a non-functional front windscreen washer, the lack of defects in the subsequent pass suggests the primary mechanical and structural components are currently within operating parameters. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 34,173 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. This low usage profile typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to average-mile vehicles. However, the interval of 3,868 miles between August 2024 and August 2025 suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, which can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, or brake corrosion despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should specifically inspect the seat belt assemblies, as the 2024 test at 32,305 miles flagged damage to the nearside and offside rear units. Although these were rectified, a physical check of the webbing and locking mechanisms is necessary to ensure no further fraying. Additionally, the 2024 failure regarding an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine management system, as a light bulb failure can mask underlying sensor issues or emissions problems.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

Public MOT Roadworthiness vs. Experian Title Verification

53
/ 100 · Below Average
Public DVSA Records Analyzed

MOT Roadworthiness Score: Below Average.

This score reflects recorded MOT passes and advisory patterns from official government data. However, a roadworthy car can still have £15,000 of unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
Experian Title & Finance Check: Available

Verify finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen markers, and mileage rollback before paying the seller.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for L3AEJ

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Financial & Legal Title Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

AI Intelligence

What's this car worth today?

Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.

Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 04:03
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass on 13 August 2025 at 34,173 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the owner has consistently addressed identified faults prior to re-testing. While the most recent test involved a failure for a non-functional front windscreen washer, the lack of defects in the subsequent pass suggests the primary mechanical and structural components are currently within operating parameters. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 34,173 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. This low usage profile typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to average-mile vehicles. However, the interval of 3,868 miles between August 2024 and August 2025 suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, which can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, or brake corrosion despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should specifically inspect the seat belt assemblies, as the 2024 test at 32,305 miles flagged damage to the nearside and offside rear units. Although these were rectified, a physical check of the webbing and locking mechanisms is necessary to ensure no further fraying. Additionally, the 2024 failure regarding an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine management system, as a light bulb failure can mask underlying sensor issues or emissions problems.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 BMW 118 (L3 AEJ), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2023 to August 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY