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SE18 LWY

2018 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,536 mi
Last recorded49,536 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE18 LWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 49,536 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 44,379 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 44,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 38,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 38,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 32,152 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 32,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 25,087 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 23,879 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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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SE18 LWY is a 2018 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE18 LWY, 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 SE18 LWY registered?

SE18 LWY is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is SE18 LWY safe to buy?

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