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LF68 SWN

2018 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,043 mi
Last recorded49,043 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 SWN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,568 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 11 Sep 2024 43,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Large screw in tyre tread ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Large screw in tyre tread ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 18,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 18,150 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 13,382 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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LF68 SWN is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 LF68 SWN?

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What year was LF68 SWN registered?

LF68 SWN is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 4 September 2018.

Is LF68 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF68 SWN 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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