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70 EFX

2018 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,823 mi
Last recorded64,823 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 EFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 64,823 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,184 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 56,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,799 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,462 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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70 EFX is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 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 70 EFX, 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 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 70 EFX registered?

70 EFX is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is 70 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 EFX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 70 EFX have outstanding finance?

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