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BW18 XML

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,458 mi
Last recorded102,458 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 XML
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,458 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 92,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,528 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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BW18 XML is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW18 XML registered?

BW18 XML is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 July 2018.

Is BW18 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 XML shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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