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A22 SLS

2021 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

34,644 mi
Last recorded34,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11828,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SLS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 34,644 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 198,839 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 198,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 182,669 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 182,665 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 19,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 169,736 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 169,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 169,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 161,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 161,698 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,753 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 149,042 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 139,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,914 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 124,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,692 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 114,691 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play both inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,675 miles

Both front ytres bald on edges

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,613 miles

Rear discs pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2013 49,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,186 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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A22 SLS is a 2021 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 A22 SLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A22 SLS registered?

A22 SLS is a 2021 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2021.

Is A22 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 SLS shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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