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OY18 ATU

2018 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,293 mi
Last recorded31,293 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12535,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 ATU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 31,293 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 31,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 20,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 20,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 18,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 17,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 16,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,463 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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OY18 ATU is a 2018 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 35,975 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY18 ATU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY18 ATU registered?

OY18 ATU is a 2018 BMW 125, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is OY18 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY18 ATU 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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