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C6 ABM

2017 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,003 mi
Last recorded56,003 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 ABM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 56,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,480 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 46,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,455 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 37,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 33,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,774 miles

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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C6 ABM is a 2017 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol 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 C6 ABM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C6 ABM registered?

C6 ABM is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is C6 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 ABM 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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