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J18 WLN

2018 BMW 125

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12535,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 WLN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,676 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 119,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 41,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,524 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 33,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,195 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 20,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,721 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 82,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,178 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 73,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,020 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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J18 WLN is a 2018 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 35,975 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J18 WLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J18 WLN registered?

J18 WLN is a 2018 BMW 125, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is J18 WLN safe to buy?

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