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AC18 LJC

2018 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,817 mi
Last recorded38,817 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC18 LJC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,817 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,390 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 24,737 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 19,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 16,134 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 16,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AC18 LJC is a 2018 BMW 118 in Brown 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 AC18 LJC, 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

How do I check the history of AC18 LJC?

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What year was AC18 LJC registered?

AC18 LJC is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2018.

Is AC18 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC18 LJC 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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