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VX18 LZE

2018 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12535,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX18 LZE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 52,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,639 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,758 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 39,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,218 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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VX18 LZE is a 2018 BMW 125 in Grey 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 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 VX18 LZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX18 LZE registered?

VX18 LZE is a 2018 BMW 125, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is VX18 LZE safe to buy?

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