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ESM 17H

2022 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,183 mi
Last recorded34,183 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 11824,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESM 17H
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 34,183 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 34,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 61,142 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 61,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,065 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,846 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 48,021 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 40,500 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 15 Dec 2021 36,964 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 35,231 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 35,228 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 31,627 miles

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

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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ESM 17H is a 2022 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2022 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 24,826 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 ESM 17H, 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 4 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 ESM 17H registered?

ESM 17H is a 2022 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2022.

Is ESM 17H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESM 17H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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