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A26 WXM

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,219 mi
Last recorded78,219 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 WXM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 78,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 66,717 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2024 66,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,717 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2022 55,596 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 55,595 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 48,525 miles

Child seat fitted Nearside rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn also the tyre is cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 48,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cord and also cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cord and also cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child seat fitted Nearside rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn also the tyre is cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 33,855 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,652 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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A26 WXM is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A26 WXM, 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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What year was A26 WXM registered?

A26 WXM is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is A26 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 WXM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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