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GL18 XZE

2018 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,203 mi
Last recorded42,203 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 XZE
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 42,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 36,235 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 36,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 31,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 23,219 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 19,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 15,493 miles

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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GL18 XZE is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL18 XZE registered?

GL18 XZE is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is GL18 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 XZE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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