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BM18 LVU

2018 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,781 mi
Last recorded115,781 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Prius67,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM18 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,143 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2025 96,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2025 74,041 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 74,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth tread/low outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 28,785 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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BM18 LVU is a 2018 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 67,887 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM18 LVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Toyota Prius is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BM18 LVU registered?

BM18 LVU is a 2018 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BM18 LVU safe to buy?

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