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BG19 XZA

2019 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11832,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG19 XZA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 73,974 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,774 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 54,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 47,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BG19 XZA is a 2019 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,657 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 BG19 XZA, 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 7 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 BG19 XZA registered?

BG19 XZA is a 2019 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2019.

Is BG19 XZA safe to buy?

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