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EF18 NJE

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 NJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,785 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 53,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 33,161 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 27,089 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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EF18 NJE is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF18 NJE, 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 EF18 NJE?

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What year was EF18 NJE registered?

EF18 NJE is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is EF18 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 NJE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF18 NJE have outstanding finance?

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