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B3 MJC

2017 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,922 mi
Last recorded45,922 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MJC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 45,922 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just met. Appears braking system requires to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 41,329 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to warning sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to warning sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 36,126 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 31,144 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 245.35.R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,860 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 22,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 20,070 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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B3 MJC is a 2017 BMW 118 in Orange 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 B3 MJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 MJC registered?

B3 MJC is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 1 February 2017.

Is B3 MJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 MJC 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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