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BN18 WLZ

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,718 mi
Last recorded47,718 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 WLZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 25,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,243 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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BN18 WLZ is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN18 WLZ, 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 BN18 WLZ registered?

BN18 WLZ is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is BN18 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 WLZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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