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AV18 NVB

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,305 mi
Last recorded62,305 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 NVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 62,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 54,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 42,784 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 42,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 33,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 30,115 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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AV18 NVB is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AV18 NVB, 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 AV18 NVB?

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What year was AV18 NVB registered?

AV18 NVB is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is AV18 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 NVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV18 NVB have outstanding finance?

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