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C3 JHW

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JHW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,200 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,720 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,363 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 35,625 miles
Pass 2 May 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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C3 JHW is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C3 JHW, 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 C3 JHW registered?

C3 JHW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is C3 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 JHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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