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FA18 BDX

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,494 mi
Last recorded39,494 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 BDX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 39,494 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,400 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2025 35,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 31,505 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,502 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 27,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,550 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 19,879 miles

under trays fitted

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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FA18 BDX is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 FA18 BDX, 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 FA18 BDX?

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What year was FA18 BDX registered?

FA18 BDX is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is FA18 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 BDX 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.

Does FA18 BDX have outstanding finance?

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