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EK18 BMV

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,265 mi
Last recorded53,265 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 BMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,265 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 41,697 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2023 31,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,703 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,976 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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EK18 BMV is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK18 BMV, 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 EK18 BMV registered?

EK18 BMV is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is EK18 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 BMV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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