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AL18 MXN

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,092 mi
Last recorded110,092 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL18 MXN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 110,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 110,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 104,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,522 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,196 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 48,732 miles

Rear brake pads are low on friction material.

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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AL18 MXN is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AL18 MXN, 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 AL18 MXN registered?

AL18 MXN is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is AL18 MXN safe to buy?

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