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AF18 XGH

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,995 mi
Last recorded72,995 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 XGH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2025 62,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,067 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 43,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread, 225/45/17 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads, low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 43,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread, 225/45/17 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads, low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,740 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AF18 XGH is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF18 XGH, 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 AF18 XGH registered?

AF18 XGH is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AF18 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 XGH shows 8 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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