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DA18 FVG

2018 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,027 mi
Last recorded69,027 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 FVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,876 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Apr 2025 62,872 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring notification displaying deflation

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,178 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2023 49,716 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 12 Apr 2022 42,021 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,261 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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DA18 FVG is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA18 FVG, 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 DA18 FVG registered?

DA18 FVG is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is DA18 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA18 FVG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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