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DS18 SVE

2018 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,071 mi
Last recorded69,071 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 SVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,071 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 69,071 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 65,148 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 65,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 60,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 54,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit of 1.6 (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 46,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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DS18 SVE is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS18 SVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS18 SVE registered?

DS18 SVE is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is DS18 SVE safe to buy?

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