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LJ68 SYX

2018 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,721 mi
Last recorded81,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 SYX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 81,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted covering testable items

Fail 2 Jan 2026 81,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted covering testable items

Pass 31 Dec 2024 75,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Dec 2024 75,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,346 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 64,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit [multiple damage ] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 51,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both [adjusted] (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit [multiple damage ] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge--245/35RF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 33,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35RF18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge--245/35RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 SYX is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SYX registered?

LJ68 SYX is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 15 November 2018.

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