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DC18 XJL

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 XJL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,898 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 80,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 72,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 63,733 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 63,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 55,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,109 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 44,109 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

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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DC18 XJL is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black 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 DC18 XJL, 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

How do I check the history of DC18 XJL?

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What year was DC18 XJL registered?

DC18 XJL is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is DC18 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 XJL 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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