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FG18 FPV

2018 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,760 mi
Last recorded49,760 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 FPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 49,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 43,856 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,583 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 38,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 32,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 26,708 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,320 miles

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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FG18 FPV is a 2018 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG18 FPV, 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 FG18 FPV?

You can check the full history of FG18 FPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG18 FPV registered?

FG18 FPV is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is FG18 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 FPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG18 FPV have outstanding finance?

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