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LC18 FOM

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,336 mi
Last recorded46,336 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 FOM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 46,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread on inners & cuts to sidewalls no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread on inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2025 41,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Thick lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Thick lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to crack in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 41,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Thick lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Thick lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to crack in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on outer sidewall and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 39,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 35,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,119 miles

Front nearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing

Front nearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 27,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing

Front nearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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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LC18 FOM is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue 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.

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What year was LC18 FOM registered?

LC18 FOM is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 17 May 2018.

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