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FM18 VKN

2018 BMW 318

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,860 mi
Last recorded52,860 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 VKN
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,791 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 43,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 36,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Aug 2023 31,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,493 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,248 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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FM18 VKN is a 2018 BMW 318 in White 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 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 FM18 VKN registered?

FM18 VKN is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 15 August 2018.

Is FM18 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM18 VKN 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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