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ET18 LML

2018 BMW 218

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,887 mi
Last recorded54,887 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 LML
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,887 miles

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 54,885 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 48,694 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,626 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,501 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

o/s mirror housing damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2021 30,741 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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ET18 LML is a 2018 BMW 218 in Red 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 ET18 LML registered?

ET18 LML is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is ET18 LML safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 LML 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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