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EK68 WBM

2018 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK68 WBM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 40,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,046 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 26,456 miles

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 23,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 20,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 17,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on outer edge (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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EK68 WBM is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue 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 EK68 WBM, 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 EK68 WBM registered?

EK68 WBM is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is EK68 WBM safe to buy?

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