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L121 LDM

2018 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,122 mi
Last recorded74,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 LDM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 70,914 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 67,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,554 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 61,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,722 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2021 42,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

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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L121 LDM is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L121 LDM registered?

L121 LDM is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 24 February 2018.

Is L121 LDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 LDM shows 8 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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