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AU18 XPW

2018 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,024 mi
Last recorded74,024 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 XPW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 40,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 36,037 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 36,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 28,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 to3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 XPW is a 2018 BMW 118 in Silver 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 XPW, 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 AU18 XPW?

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What year was AU18 XPW registered?

AU18 XPW is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is AU18 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 XPW 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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