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AE68 NPU

2018 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,263 mi
Last recorded48,263 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 NPU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 45,840 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs slightly lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 41,933 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs slightly lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 29,294 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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AE68 NPU is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPU, 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

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What year was AE68 NPU registered?

AE68 NPU is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is AE68 NPU safe to buy?

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