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F23 SSB

2018 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,884 mi
Last recorded77,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 SSB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 77,884 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,561 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 46,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 39,956 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 39,956 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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F23 SSB is a 2018 BMW 118 in Red 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 F23 SSB, 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 F23 SSB?

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What year was F23 SSB registered?

F23 SSB is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is F23 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F23 SSB 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.

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