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BU18 ZDS

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,578 mi
Last recorded74,578 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZDS
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 74,578 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 67,219 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,583 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,234 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 55,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 48,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,684 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 38,684 miles

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

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 ZDS is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 ZDS registered?

BU18 ZDS is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 ZDS 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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