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CA18 LAR

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,917 mi
Last recorded77,917 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 LAR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 77,917 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 10,254 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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CA18 LAR is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA18 LAR, 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 CA18 LAR registered?

CA18 LAR is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is CA18 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA18 LAR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA18 LAR have outstanding finance?

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