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GL18 KNV

2018 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,578 mi
Last recorded35,578 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 KNV
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 35,539 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,778 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 17,379 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 17,379 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 11,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 9,697 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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GL18 KNV is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL18 KNV registered?

GL18 KNV is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 19 May 2018.

Is GL18 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 KNV 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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