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SB18 AVE

2018 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

58,766 mi
Last recorded58,766 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 AVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,766 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,958 miles

Nearside Front steel brake pipe corrosion evident

Offside Front steel brake pipe corrosion evident

Fail 10 Apr 2025 53,958 miles

Nearside Front steel brake pipe corrosion evident

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front steel brake pipe corrosion evident

Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,619 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 27,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 15,015 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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SB18 AVE is a 2018 BMW 120 in Orange 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 SB18 AVE, 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 SB18 AVE registered?

SB18 AVE is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is SB18 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB18 AVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB18 AVE have outstanding finance?

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