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BJ68 GDV

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,599 mi
Last recorded86,599 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ68 GDV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,698 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 78,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 57,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake leaver slightly high.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 36,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 29,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 23,228 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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BJ68 GDV 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ68 GDV, 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 BJ68 GDV registered?

BJ68 GDV is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2018.

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