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AU18 KVB

2018 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,496 mi
Last recorded67,496 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 KVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 67,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

service light on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2024 52,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at approx 1.8mm and Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 27,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 27,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (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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AU18 KVB is a 2018 BMW 118 in Orange 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 AU18 KVB, 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 AU18 KVB registered?

AU18 KVB is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is AU18 KVB safe to buy?

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