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FL05 SSB

2018 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,044 mi
Last recorded48,044 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 SSB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 48,044 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 48,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 39,466 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 39,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 33,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 33,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,138 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 27,134 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 17,417 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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FL05 SSB is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol 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 FL05 SSB registered?

FL05 SSB is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is FL05 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 SSB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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