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FG68 FDA

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,186 mi
Last recorded48,186 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG68 FDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 48,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 38,209 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 38,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 33,221 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 33,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 29,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 20,266 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 20,264 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 FDA is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black 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 FG68 FDA, 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 FG68 FDA registered?

FG68 FDA is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is FG68 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG68 FDA 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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