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LJ68 SBY

2018 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,214 mi
Last recorded62,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 SBY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 62,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 53,921 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 53,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 41,767 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 41,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 35,018 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 28,398 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 28,395 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2021 19,041 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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LJ68 SBY is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LJ68 SBY registered?

LJ68 SBY is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 23 November 2018.

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