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ML18 ZXU

2018 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,750 mi
Last recorded73,750 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 ZXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 58,796 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,054 miles

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

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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ML18 ZXU is a 2018 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML18 ZXU, 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 ML18 ZXU registered?

ML18 ZXU is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is ML18 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 ZXU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML18 ZXU have outstanding finance?

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