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FN18 BZE

2018 BMW 218

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,252 mi
Last recorded51,252 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN18 BZE
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,252 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 49,509 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 45,270 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm/1.6mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm/1.6mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Receiver not functioning (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 28,273 miles

Ns front Alloy wheel is damaged on outer edge close to bead

Os front tyre has worn slightly low

Fail 12 Apr 2022 28,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Ns front Alloy wheel is damaged on outer edge close to bead

Os front tyre has worn slightly low

Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Damage to outer of wheel. (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 22,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Damage to outer of wheel. (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

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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FN18 BZE is a 2018 BMW 218 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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.

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What year was FN18 BZE registered?

FN18 BZE is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 5 March 2018.

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