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BR08 ANC

2018 BMW 118

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,248 mi
Last recorded74,248 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 ANC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 74,248 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,741 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,659 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 58,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 47,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,934 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 84,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,198 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 67,198 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,648 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,884 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 49,884 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 49,884 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,658 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,280 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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BR08 ANC is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BR08 ANC, 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 BR08 ANC registered?

BR08 ANC is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2018.

Is BR08 ANC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR08 ANC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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