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BF18 PNK

2018 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,035 mi
Last recorded43,035 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 PNK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 43,035 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 40,682 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff /box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 40,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff /box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and rubber missing and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 36,748 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed around puncture repair plug (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 31,187 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 31,176 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff /box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 30,440 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 25,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 22,906 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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BF18 PNK is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF18 PNK, 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 BF18 PNK registered?

BF18 PNK is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is BF18 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 PNK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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