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BJ68 OPT

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,227 mi
Last recorded38,227 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ68 OPT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 38,227 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 38,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 34,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 29,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 24,714 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 14,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,560 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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BJ68 OPT is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ68 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

BJ68 OPT is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is BJ68 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ68 OPT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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