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BJ18 NHY

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 NHY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,844 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,816 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,351 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 32,347 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 25,180 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...wet mot ..

Fail 27 Jul 2021 25,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...wet mot ..

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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BJ18 NHY is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ18 NHY, 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 BJ18 NHY registered?

BJ18 NHY is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BJ18 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 NHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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