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BU18 YXH

2018 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,196 mi
Last recorded78,196 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 YXH
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,196 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 66,654 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 54,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 44,979 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on indicating a puncture

Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 34,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,650 miles

vehicle battery warning showing....

Fail 22 Feb 2021 25,650 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

vehicle battery warning showing....

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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BU18 YXH is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU18 YXH registered?

BU18 YXH is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is BU18 YXH safe to buy?

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