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BU68 EOM

2018 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,737 mi
Last recorded48,737 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 EOM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 48,737 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 48,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,673 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 43,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 38,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 29,475 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 29,475 miles

Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 22,871 miles

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

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

Rear 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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BU68 EOM is a 2018 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU68 EOM, 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 BU68 EOM registered?

BU68 EOM is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is BU68 EOM safe to buy?

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