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L26 JCA

2017 BMW 318

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,169 mi
Last recorded113,169 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 JCA
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 113,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 113,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 106,773 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,540 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,265 miles

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

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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L26 JCA is a 2017 BMW 318 in Grey 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.

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What year was L26 JCA registered?

L26 JCA is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 4 April 2017.

Is L26 JCA safe to buy?

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