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AO18 CUX

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,979 mi
Last recorded47,979 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 CUX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 47,979 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 45,804 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,805 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 42,094 miles

both front lower suspension arms bushes slightly worn

both front shock absorbers misting

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2022 40,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,519 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 38,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AO18 CUX is a 2018 BMW 118 in White 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 AO18 CUX, 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 AO18 CUX registered?

AO18 CUX is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AO18 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 CUX 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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