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AJ18 KZL

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,891 mi
Last recorded41,891 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 KZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 41,891 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 41,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 36,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 30,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 24,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 19,329 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 14,346 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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AJ18 KZL is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ18 KZL, 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 AJ18 KZL registered?

AJ18 KZL is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 7 July 2018.

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