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AE68 MTJ

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 MTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel has had weld repair

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 65,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

washers poor

Fail 13 Nov 2024 65,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

washers poor

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 43,714 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (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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AE68 MTJ is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey 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 AE68 MTJ, 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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What year was AE68 MTJ registered?

AE68 MTJ is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is AE68 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 MTJ 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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