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L31 SME

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,703 mi
Last recorded45,703 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 SME
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 45,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 40,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,962 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 37,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 29,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 11,519 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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L31 SME is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L31 SME registered?

L31 SME is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is L31 SME safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 SME shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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