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B18 OPR

2012 BMW 218

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,871 mi
Last recorded80,871 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 OPR
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2026 55,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 75,805 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 54,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 52,747 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 52,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,967 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 66,967 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 63,059 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,445 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox (prop shaft oil seal)

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,954 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 51,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,643 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 44,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 17,197 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 17,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 35,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,718 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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B18 OPR is a 2012 BMW 218 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 OPR is a 2012 BMW 218, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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