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A26 ACW

2021 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,032 mi
Last recorded164,032 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11828,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ACW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 164,032 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear jack block missing

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2025 164,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear jack block missing

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 121,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 121,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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A26 ACW is a 2021 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A26 ACW, 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

How do I check the history of A26 ACW?

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What year was A26 ACW registered?

A26 ACW is a 2021 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2021.

Is A26 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 ACW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A26 ACW have outstanding finance?

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