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BA18 EFD

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,688 mi
Last recorded98,688 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 EFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 98,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no coolant ,engine miss fire and smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 56,789 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 56,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2022 42,761 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 42,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 31,234 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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BA18 EFD is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BA18 EFD, 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 BA18 EFD registered?

BA18 EFD is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 25 August 2018.

Is BA18 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 EFD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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