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AJ18 OTE

2018 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,865 mi
Last recorded24,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 OTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 24,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 21,047 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 21,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 17,870 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 14,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 10,743 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 7,796 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 OTE is a 2018 BMW 118 in Red 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 OTE, 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 AJ18 OTE registered?

AJ18 OTE is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AJ18 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 OTE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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