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LF18 VPU

2018 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 VPU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,721 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 65,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 56,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 56,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 40,170 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 34,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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LF18 VPU is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black 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

How do I check the history of LF18 VPU?

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What year was LF18 VPU registered?

LF18 VPU is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is LF18 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 VPU 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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