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FJ18 VEW

2018 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,790 mi
Last recorded56,790 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ18 VEW
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 56,790 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 55,327 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,505 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 49,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 41,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 28,713 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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FJ18 VEW is a 2018 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ18 VEW registered?

FJ18 VEW is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is FJ18 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ18 VEW 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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