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CA18 LWV

2018 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,238 mi
Last recorded81,238 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 LWV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,238 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 81,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2024 64,900 miles

Rear tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 49,633 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 49,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 25,106 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in "B" zone bigger than 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

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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CA18 LWV is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CA18 LWV registered?

CA18 LWV is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 23 June 2018.

Is CA18 LWV safe to buy?

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