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BC18 MVA

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,720 mi
Last recorded43,720 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 MVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 43,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 36,688 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 27,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 19,484 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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BC18 MVA is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC18 MVA, 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 BC18 MVA registered?

BC18 MVA is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2018.

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