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B26 TAT

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,807 mi
Last recorded79,807 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 TAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 79,807 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,801 miles

runflat type tyres fitted to rear, non runflat type fitted to front

Fail 26 Feb 2025 71,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

runflat type tyres fitted to rear, non runflat type fitted to front

Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edges both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 57,299 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edges both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,730 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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B26 TAT is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B26 TAT, 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 B26 TAT registered?

B26 TAT is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is B26 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 TAT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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