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FN18 VXW

2018 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,758 mi
Last recorded57,758 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN18 VXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 57,758 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 51,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,324 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits appearing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,569 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 40,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,845 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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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FN18 VXW is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN18 VXW, 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 FN18 VXW registered?

FN18 VXW is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2018.

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The MOT history for FN18 VXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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