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CO12 MCX

2018 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,958 mi
Last recorded49,958 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO12 MCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 49,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 36,706 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 32,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 25,848 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 25,848 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted mounting spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 19,699 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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CO12 MCX is a 2018 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CO12 MCX, 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 CO12 MCX registered?

CO12 MCX is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is CO12 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO12 MCX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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