2018 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RAY 411N

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having achieved a clean pass in its latest test in September 2025 at 88,303 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of mechanical neglect in late 2024. While the 2024 failure highlighted specific braking issues, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed the necessary repairs to meet minimum safety standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 53,836 miles and the September 2024 test at 72,694 miles, the car covered 18,858 miles in a single year. This represents a significant spike in usage compared to the annual average, which likely accelerated the wear observed on the front braking system. However, the mileage has returned to a more normal rate in the following intervals. A buyer should focus their inspection on the braking system due to the failure in September 2024. The tester flagged the front brakes as imbalanced across the axle and excessively fluctuating, which often indicates worn or warped brake discs and sticking calipers. Although the September 2025 test passed, a physical check of the brake pedal for vibration or uneven pull is advisable to ensure the fault was fully rectified. The recurring mention of windscreen damage across 2022, 2024, and 2024 suggests a history of ignoring minor cosmetic or glass defects until they prompted a failure, so the glass should be inspected for any new chips or cracks.