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AU05 LAS

2018 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,444 mi
Last recorded64,444 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LAS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 64,444 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 64,444 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 57,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and n.s.f brake pad (inner) worn very close to wear sensor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped, worn ( o.s.r brake pad inner worn very close to wear sensor) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,867 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 27,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 20,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2021 13,567 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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AU05 LAS is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AU05 LAS, 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 AU05 LAS registered?

AU05 LAS is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2018.

Is AU05 LAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LAS 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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