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A25 TRL

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 TRL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 68,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 61,927 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 49,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 49,035 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped, Pads Approx 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x Stone Chips O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 24,305 miles

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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A25 TRL is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black 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 A25 TRL, 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 A25 TRL registered?

A25 TRL is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 28 December 2018.

Is A25 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 TRL 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.

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