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BU18 ZGE

2018 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,715 mi
Last recorded55,715 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZGE
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 55,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 47,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 38,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + outer edge VOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer brake caliper spring missing

Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,291 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,520 miles

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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BU18 ZGE is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU18 ZGE registered?

BU18 ZGE is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is BU18 ZGE safe to buy?

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