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BF68 CYP

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF68 CYP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 64,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2254517 runflat dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 57,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,202 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 49,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225.45.R 17 Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,852 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommended to replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommended to replace (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 41,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommended to replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommended to replace (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 32,290 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm / Inner and Outer edges worn / cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 32,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm / Inner and Outer edges worn / cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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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BF68 CYP is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 BF68 CYP, 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 BF68 CYP registered?

BF68 CYP is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is BF68 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF68 CYP 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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