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LB04 BEL

2023 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,621 mi
Last recorded22,621 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 11823,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 22,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 53,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2024 43,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,428 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,197 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 28,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 20,766 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 16,828 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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LB04 BEL is a 2023 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2023 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 23,213 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 LB04 BEL, 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 3 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LB04 BEL registered?

LB04 BEL is a 2023 BMW 118, first registered on 18 October 2023.

Is LB04 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB04 BEL 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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