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EX68 UBO

2018 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,324 mi
Last recorded63,324 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX68 UBO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 63,324 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 63,256 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 60,314 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil present at axle pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Top R/Hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 51,831 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 51,831 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2023 43,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 34,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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EX68 UBO is a 2018 BMW 118 in Red 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 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 EX68 UBO, 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 EX68 UBO registered?

EX68 UBO is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is EX68 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX68 UBO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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