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BC18 XHW

2018 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 XHW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlight slightly loose in corner

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 49,546 miles

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

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Latch not working (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose Loose wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight slightly loose in corner

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 40,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 40,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 29,827 miles

front brake discs heavy lip /pads new

Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 XHW 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 BC18 XHW, 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

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What year was BC18 XHW registered?

BC18 XHW is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is BC18 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 XHW 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.

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