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EK18 MFP

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,716 mi
Last recorded52,716 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 MFP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 52,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,012 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,781 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,865 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 29,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges 225/45/17 91W R/F Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 225/45/17 91w R/F Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,410 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 MFP is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 EK18 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

EK18 MFP is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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The MOT history for EK18 MFP 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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