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C5 JAN

2018 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,861 mi
Last recorded25,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JAN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 25,861 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 25,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 23,511 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 23,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 20,100 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))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 20,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 2 May 2023 17,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 15,189 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 15,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 11,590 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 11,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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C5 JAN is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C5 JAN, 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 C5 JAN registered?

C5 JAN is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is C5 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 JAN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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