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2023 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · SH73 BUA

SH73 BUA

2023 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2023. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2023 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No details held by DVLA
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No details held by DVLA
No test records found
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2023
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

No MOT history is available for this 2023 BMW 118i M Sport, which means a formal roadworthiness assessment cannot be derived from the official test record. Vehicles first registered in 2023 do not require an MOT until their third anniversary, so the absence of test entries up to today's date of 29 August 2026 is consistent with a car that has not yet reached its first compulsory test date. Without any recorded passes, failures, or advisories, there is no evidence on which to judge whether the maintenance trend is stable, worsening, or improving, and no historical data exists to anchor a mechanical verdict. Mileage context cannot be evaluated, as no odometer readings have been supplied across any test date. With nothing recorded against the vehicle's age of approximately three years, it is not possible to confirm whether the car has covered typical mileage for a 118i M Sport of this generation, nor to identify any gaps or unusually rapid accumulation. The mileage pattern is therefore entirely unknown, and any judgement on usage intensity would be speculative. In the absence of MOT data, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the DVSA record to screen for recurring faults such as suspension component wear, brake disc corrosion, or structural rust. Inspection should instead focus on areas commonly flagged on F40 generation 1 Series models, including front and rear suspension bushes, coil spring condition, brake caliper binding, and exhaust system integrity. Tyres should be checked for legal tread depth, and the underside should be examined for corrosion or fluid leaks. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified independent technician remains the only practical route to establishing the mechanical state of this vehicle at present.

SH73 BUA Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • Taxed until 01/10/2026

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

! MOT Status Unknown
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! No MOT history found
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 AP

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.