2018 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · JB53 TMS
2018 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 64,554 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JB53 TMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 64,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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JB53 TMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 118 (JB53 TMS) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
JB53 TMS Mileage History
- 27/01/202336,049 mi
- 24/01/202445,770 mi+9,721 mi
- 25/01/202445,771 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/202554,483 mi+8,712 mi
- 30/12/202564,554 mi+10,071 mi
Average of roughly 9,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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