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LF18 AEL

2018 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,495 mi
Last recorded49,495 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 AEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 49,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 49,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 43,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 37,819 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 37,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 45,076 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 19 Mar 2022 45,076 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 11 May 2021 24,331 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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LF18 AEL is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF18 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF18 AEL registered?

LF18 AEL is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is LF18 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 AEL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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