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AF68 GHV

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF68 GHV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,891 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 71,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 59,634 miles

Coolant low

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads worn very low (roughly 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low in the centre (roughly 2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low in the centre (roughly 2.4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both outer pads worn very low (roughly 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 45,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets insufficient power (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads worn very low (roughly 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low in the centre (roughly 2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low in the centre (roughly 2.4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both outer pads worn very low (roughly 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,050 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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AF68 GHV is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black 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 AF68 GHV, 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 AF68 GHV registered?

AF68 GHV is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is AF68 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF68 GHV 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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