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FG68 FBA

2018 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG68 FBA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 104,878 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))

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))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,515 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 and pads wearing low . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,251 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2024 79,226 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,067 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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FG68 FBA is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FG68 FBA, 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

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What year was FG68 FBA registered?

FG68 FBA is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 11 October 2018.

Is FG68 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG68 FBA 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.

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