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FT68 FOM

2018 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,192 mi
Last recorded99,192 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT68 FOM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 99,192 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 70,443 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/55R16 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 56,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 52,528 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,820 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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FT68 FOM is a 2018 BMW 118 in Orange 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 FT68 FOM, 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 FT68 FOM registered?

FT68 FOM is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 11 December 2018.

Is FT68 FOM safe to buy?

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