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C3 SFO

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,376 mi
Last recorded176,376 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 176,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 151,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp Misty

One Of Road Wheel Bolt Missing from Each Wheel

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 132,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning on dash

Nearside Rear One Of Road wheel Fixing Missing .

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

Offside Front One Of Road wheel Fixing Missing .

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 112,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,559 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 94,559 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,669 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread exposing cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 SFO is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 51,408 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 C3 SFO, 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 11 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 SFO registered?

C3 SFO is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 6 May 2015.

Is C3 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 SFO 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.

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