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WG17 WBJ

2017 BMW 318

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,163 mi
Last recorded105,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 105,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 93,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 80,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,476 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wearbars in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2022 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and grease coming out (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wearbars in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,860 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 28 May 2020 50,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pad starting to wear thin

Offside 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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WG17 WBJ is a 2017 BMW 318 in Grey 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 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 WG17 WBJ registered?

WG17 WBJ is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 15 June 2017.

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