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LJ18 KJF

2018 BMW 218I SE

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 218I SE33,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 KJF
MakeBMW
Model218I SE
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,026 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SOS CALL SYSTEM FAILURE LIGHTS ON

Fail 10 Feb 2026 98,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Coolant level below minimum

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

SOS CALL SYSTEM FAILURE LIGHTS ON

Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 55,479 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 38,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 38,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 26,219 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 26,219 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 218I SE?

Based on 10,523 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
7,224
Miles/Year
2,102
On UK Roads
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LJ18 KJF is a 2018 BMW 218I SE in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218I SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,181 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was LJ18 KJF registered?

LJ18 KJF is a 2018 BMW 218I SE, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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