BMW 418 (2017)
2017 BMW 418
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2017 BMW 418. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 BMW 418 passes its MOT first time at 86.9%, which is above the UK average of 80%, suggesting generally solid reliability—though the 35.2% of vehicles that have ever recorded a dangerous defect is a meaningful concern and worth investigating on any specific car's history. Petrol engines dominate this cohort and the overall pass rate is respectable, so it's not a class-wide reliability crisis.
At 62,007 miles median, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, and the average of 0.97 failures per vehicle indicates most get through with minor or single issues rather than systemic problems. The 6.2 advisories per vehicle suggest routine maintenance items crop up regularly—common on BMWs—so factor in servicing costs; before buying, request the full MOT history to see whether failures cluster around specific components like suspension or brakes.
What to check before buying a 2017 BMW 418
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 BMW 418 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 BMW 418 vehicles fall between 47,466 and 84,145 miles.
2017 BMW 418 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 96 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 BMW 418
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20%
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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13.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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