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AR03 SOS

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,774 mi
Last recorded36,774 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 SOS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 34,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 30,703 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 26,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 23,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 19,843 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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AR03 SOS is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black 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 AR03 SOS, 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 AR03 SOS?

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What year was AR03 SOS registered?

AR03 SOS is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AR03 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 SOS 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.

Does AR03 SOS have outstanding finance?

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