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BG18 PLJ

2018 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,319 mi
Last recorded68,319 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 PLJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,357 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 52,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 35,685 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 35,685 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,475 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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BG18 PLJ is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG18 PLJ registered?

BG18 PLJ is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BG18 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 PLJ 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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