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LJ18 LFN

2018 BMW 218

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 LFN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 70,077 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 58,413 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 58,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 38,157 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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LJ18 LFN is a 2018 BMW 218 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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What year was LJ18 LFN registered?

LJ18 LFN is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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The MOT history for LJ18 LFN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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