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EX68 UBV

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,825 mi
Last recorded31,825 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX68 UBV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 31,825 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 31,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 31,804 miles

Nearside Condensation within headlamp.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 31,804 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Condensation within headlamp.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 31,801 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 28,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 23,401 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 23,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 17,949 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash can not be sure if it is pressure related

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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EX68 UBV is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EX68 UBV registered?

EX68 UBV is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is EX68 UBV safe to buy?

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