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A29 MCY

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,459 mi
Last recorded55,459 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 MCY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 45,161 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 39,627 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,742 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 22,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 16,852 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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A29 MCY is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A29 MCY, 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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How do I check the history of A29 MCY?

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What year was A29 MCY registered?

A29 MCY is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is A29 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 MCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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