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BA68 SWY

2019 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,270 mi
Last recorded88,270 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11832,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA68 SWY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,481 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 67,298 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on out edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing at 2 to 3.0mm

Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,376 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 52,376 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,131 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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BA68 SWY is a 2019 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,657 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 BA68 SWY, 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 7 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA68 SWY registered?

BA68 SWY is a 2019 BMW 118, first registered on 22 January 2019.

Is BA68 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA68 SWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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