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FM18 JSZ

2018 BMW 218

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,090 mi
Last recorded83,090 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 JSZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 83,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 73,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 64,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,562 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 55,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,134 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 31,748 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,391 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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FM18 JSZ is a 2018 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

How do I check the history of FM18 JSZ?

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What year was FM18 JSZ registered?

FM18 JSZ is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is FM18 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM18 JSZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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