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1818 VC

2021 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,924 mi
Last recorded45,924 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11828,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1818 VC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 45,924 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2024 26,873 miles

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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1818 VC is a 2021 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2021 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 28,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1818 VC, 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 5 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1818 VC registered?

1818 VC is a 2021 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2021.

Is 1818 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1818 VC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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