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FV18 ONU

2018 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,131 mi
Last recorded62,131 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 ONU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 62,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 55,204 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip driver side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 55,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip driver side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 45,092 miles

Service brake excessively binding OSF brake binding/stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSF brake pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 35,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped/grooved on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 16,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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FV18 ONU is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FV18 ONU, 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 FV18 ONU registered?

FV18 ONU is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is FV18 ONU safe to buy?

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