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BF18 PNU

2018 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,750 mi
Last recorded76,750 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 PNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 76,750 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 76,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,845 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 58,162 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,050 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 53,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 38,292 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 38,292 miles

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

Windscreen wipers effectiveness poor.

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 PNU is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

BF18 PNU is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is BF18 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 PNU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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