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BRW 897

2023 BMW 118

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,678 mi
Last recorded12,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 11823,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 897
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 12,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 62,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,064 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,005 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 37,005 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2019 28,579 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Aug 2019 28,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake pads wearing low

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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BRW 897 is a 2023 BMW 118 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2023 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 23,213 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 BRW 897, 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 3 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BRW 897 registered?

BRW 897 is a 2023 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2023.

Is BRW 897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRW 897 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRW 897 have outstanding finance?

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