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BO55 LFL

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 LFL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 76,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,987 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,133 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,399 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 41,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 31,981 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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BO55 LFL 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 BO55 LFL, 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 BO55 LFL registered?

BO55 LFL is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is BO55 LFL safe to buy?

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