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C26 ALW

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,314 mi
Last recorded63,314 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 ALW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 63,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,055 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 41,221 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,869 miles
Pass 12 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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C26 ALW is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 C26 ALW, 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 C26 ALW?

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What year was C26 ALW registered?

C26 ALW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is C26 ALW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 ALW 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 C26 ALW have outstanding finance?

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