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J18 SDW

2020 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,164 mi
Last recorded41,164 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 21826,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 SDW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 38,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 38,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 24,076 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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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J18 SDW is a 2020 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 26,177 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 6 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of J18 SDW?

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What year was J18 SDW registered?

J18 SDW is a 2020 BMW 218, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is J18 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 SDW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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