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BW18 YYJ

2018 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,679 mi
Last recorded36,679 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 36,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 30,961 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 30,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 26,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 21,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 16,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (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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BW18 YYJ is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

How do I check the history of BW18 YYJ?

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What year was BW18 YYJ registered?

BW18 YYJ is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is BW18 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW18 YYJ have outstanding finance?

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