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AB18 HAY

2021 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,696 mi
Last recorded47,696 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11828,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB18 HAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear punture

Fail 13 Dec 2025 47,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear punture

Pass 16 Dec 2024 34,433 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,181 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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AB18 HAY is a 2021 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB18 HAY, 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 AB18 HAY?

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What year was AB18 HAY registered?

AB18 HAY is a 2021 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2021.

Is AB18 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB18 HAY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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