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BA18 MZV

2018 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,751 mi
Last recorded65,751 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 MZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 65,751 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror back damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,253 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 23,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear at 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (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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BA18 MZV is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue 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 BA18 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

BA18 MZV is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 7 August 2018.

Is BA18 MZV safe to buy?

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