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CA04 ALE

2017 BMW 318

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ALE
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,586 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,277 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre none repairable ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear Slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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CA04 ALE is a 2017 BMW 318 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 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 53,207 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA04 ALE registered?

CA04 ALE is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is CA04 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 ALE 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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