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FM18 XBH

2018 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,185 mi
Last recorded38,185 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 XBH
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 38,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2025 38,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2024 29,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 27,040 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 27,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 20,339 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 20,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2022 15,868 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 15,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 11,252 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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FM18 XBH is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM18 XBH registered?

FM18 XBH is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 10 July 2018.

Is FM18 XBH safe to buy?

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