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BN18 ZVC

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,246 mi
Last recorded49,246 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 44,763 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 44,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,867 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 32,031 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,297 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 26,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 20,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Cut In Tread Not To Chords (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZVC is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black 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 BN18 ZVC, 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

How do I check the history of BN18 ZVC?

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What year was BN18 ZVC registered?

BN18 ZVC is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is BN18 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 ZVC 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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