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J18 BYT

2018 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,469 mi
Last recorded73,469 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 BYT
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 73,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 56,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,555 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,063 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 31,061 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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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J18 BYT is a 2018 BMW 318 in Silver 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 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 J18 BYT registered?

J18 BYT is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is J18 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 BYT 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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