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AO18 SYA

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 76,996 miles

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 28 May 2025 76,996 miles

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

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

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 23 May 2024 63,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 51,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 37,837 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 37,837 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 25,910 miles

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))

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 SYA 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 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 AO18 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

AO18 SYA is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AO18 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 SYA 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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