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ELM 2Y

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,775 mi
Last recorded31,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELM 2Y
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 31,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 27,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 23,449 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 19,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 16,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 13,729 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 13,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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ELM 2Y is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ELM 2Y registered?

ELM 2Y is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is ELM 2Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELM 2Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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