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A1 CWT

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,248 mi
Last recorded31,248 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CWT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 31,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 21,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 17,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 14,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 11,422 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 11,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect inner reflector loose (4.1.2 (c))

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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A1 CWT is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 CWT, 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 A1 CWT registered?

A1 CWT is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is A1 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 CWT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A1 CWT have outstanding finance?

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