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V121 MSS

2018 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,802 mi
Last recorded20,802 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 MSS
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,802 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 15,344 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2024 15,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 12,669 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 6,899 miles

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2021 4,897 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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V121 MSS is a 2018 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V121 MSS?

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What year was V121 MSS registered?

V121 MSS is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is V121 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 MSS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V121 MSS have outstanding finance?

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