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AK18 DWM

2018 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,046 mi
Last recorded49,046 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 DWM
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 49,046 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 49,046 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 44,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 37,401 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 30,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 22,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 16,268 miles

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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AK18 DWM is a 2018 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK18 DWM?

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What year was AK18 DWM registered?

AK18 DWM is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is AK18 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 DWM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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