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BC18 LMY

2018 BMW 2 Series

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,666 mi
Last recorded119,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 LMY
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 119,666 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,096 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 116,094 miles

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both side ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2025 109,736 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 91,356 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 91,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,725 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,530 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 68,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 56,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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BC18 LMY is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC18 LMY registered?

BC18 LMY is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is BC18 LMY safe to buy?

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