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A21 NJB

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,286 mi
Last recorded51,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 NJB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 51,286 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 51,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,117 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 45,168 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 37,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,325 miles

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

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

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

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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A21 NJB is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A21 NJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 NJB registered?

A21 NJB is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is A21 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 NJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 NJB have outstanding finance?

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