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FL18 XTP

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,806 mi
Last recorded80,806 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 XTP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 69,724 miles

coolant level low

Fail 29 Apr 2025 69,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 2 May 2024 60,584 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 60,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 52,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,786 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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FL18 XTP is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL18 XTP, 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 FL18 XTP?

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What year was FL18 XTP registered?

FL18 XTP is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 5 May 2018.

Is FL18 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 XTP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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