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BL18 GUW

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,482 mi
Last recorded49,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 GUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 49,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 49,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 41,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 33,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 3mm puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 3mm puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 25,236 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,755 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 11,228 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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BL18 GUW 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 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 BL18 GUW, 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 BL18 GUW registered?

BL18 GUW is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is BL18 GUW safe to buy?

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