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MA18 ENW

2018 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,320 mi
Last recorded79,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA18 ENW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,320 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 bridgestone runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,678 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,093 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 45,255 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 45,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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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MA18 ENW is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA18 ENW, 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 MA18 ENW registered?

MA18 ENW is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is MA18 ENW safe to buy?

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