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AP18 GWF

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,818 mi
Last recorded66,818 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 GWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,818 miles

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

Rear OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF THE DIFF

Fail 5 Mar 2026 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF THE DIFF

Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,545 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,718 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 51,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 39,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,127 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 34,127 miles

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

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,121 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 28,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjustment not working? (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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AP18 GWF is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AP18 GWF, 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.

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What year was AP18 GWF registered?

AP18 GWF is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is AP18 GWF safe to buy?

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