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LJ18 VZV

2018 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,821 mi
Last recorded62,821 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VZV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,821 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 62,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 30,795 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 30,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 22,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 15,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 10,733 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 VZV is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was LJ18 VZV registered?

LJ18 VZV is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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