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DY18 VXJ

2018 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,503 mi
Last recorded144,503 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY18 VXJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 144,503 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 144,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 183,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 183,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested head light inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,057 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 102,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 36,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 30,471 miles

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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DY18 VXJ is a 2018 BMW 218 in White 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.

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What year was DY18 VXJ registered?

DY18 VXJ is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is DY18 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY18 VXJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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