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LO03 DEN

2018 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,166 mi
Last recorded42,166 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 DEN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 42,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 40,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,620 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,350 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 37,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 75,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 33,558 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,551 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 26,190 miles

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

both front Tyres slightly damaged nearside rear perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 20,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,014 miles

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

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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LO03 DEN is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO03 DEN, 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 LO03 DEN registered?

LO03 DEN is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2018.

Is LO03 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 DEN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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