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FM18 TKF

2018 BMW 218I SE Auto

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 218I SE Auto35,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 TKF
MakeBMW
Model218I SE Auto
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,993 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (205/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 51,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2024 51,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 44,388 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 44,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 37,032 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218I SE Auto?

Based on 5,497 MOT tests across 1,156 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,968
Miles/Year
1,156
On UK Roads
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FM18 TKF is a 2018 BMW 218I SE Auto in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218I SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 35,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM18 TKF registered?

FM18 TKF is a 2018 BMW 218I SE Auto, first registered on 9 July 2018.

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The MOT history for FM18 TKF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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