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FA18 UOY

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 UOY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 54,835 miles

tpms light on

Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,946 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 49,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,482 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 47,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 43,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 35,665 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Fail 3 Jun 2022 35,663 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,670 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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FA18 UOY is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA18 UOY, 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.

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What year was FA18 UOY registered?

FA18 UOY is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 14 August 2018.

Is FA18 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 UOY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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