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AJ68 OVR

2018 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,433 mi
Last recorded58,433 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ68 OVR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 58,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 55,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,420 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 47,194 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 47,194 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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AJ68 OVR 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 71.4%.

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 AJ68 OVR, 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 AJ68 OVR registered?

AJ68 OVR is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is AJ68 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ68 OVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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