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BC18 ECV

2018 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,729 mi
Last recorded34,729 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 ECV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 34,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 34,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 30,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front washer fluid but working weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 26,052 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,693 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2023 21,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2022 17,872 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 13,240 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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BC18 ECV is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC18 ECV registered?

BC18 ECV is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is BC18 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 ECV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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