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B3 NEW

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,381 mi
Last recorded43,381 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 NEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 43,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 20,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 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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B3 NEW is a 2017 BMW 118 in White 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 NEW, 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 B3 NEW registered?

B3 NEW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is B3 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 NEW 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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