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BA18 NBZ

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

18,403 mi
Last recorded18,403 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 18,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 13,386 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 13,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 11,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 9,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 8,437 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 NBZ 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 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 NBZ, 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 BA18 NBZ?

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What year was BA18 NBZ registered?

BA18 NBZ is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 15 August 2018.

Is BA18 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 NBZ 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.

Does BA18 NBZ have outstanding finance?

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