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AK18 WYU

2018 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,159 mi
Last recorded61,159 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 WYU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 61,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 54,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 36,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 27,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 20,597 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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AK18 WYU is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK18 WYU, 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

How do I check the history of AK18 WYU?

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What year was AK18 WYU registered?

AK18 WYU is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is AK18 WYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 WYU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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