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FL18 GWU

2018 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 GWU
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 102,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,390 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 55,390 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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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FL18 GWU is a 2018 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL18 GWU registered?

FL18 GWU is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is FL18 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 GWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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