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FA18 XWR

2018 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,533 mi
Last recorded65,533 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 XWR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 65,533 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 64,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 60,731 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Differential front seal slight leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 54,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective should replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,554 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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FA18 XWR is a 2018 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA18 XWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA18 XWR registered?

FA18 XWR is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is FA18 XWR safe to buy?

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