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500 ETA

2017 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,165 mi
Last recorded13,165 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 ETA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 13,165 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 11,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 9,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 8,431 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 7,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 5,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020

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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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500 ETA is a 2017 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 500 ETA, 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.

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How do I check the history of 500 ETA?

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What year was 500 ETA registered?

500 ETA is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2017.

Is 500 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 ETA 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.

Does 500 ETA have outstanding finance?

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