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LJ68 YMS

2018 BMW 218I SE

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,650 mi
Last recorded65,650 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 218I SE33,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 YMS
MakeBMW
Model218I SE
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 65,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 65,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,745 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,485 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm & worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm & worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 12,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 10,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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LJ68 YMS is a 2018 BMW 218I SE in Red 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 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 LJ68 YMS registered?

LJ68 YMS is a 2018 BMW 218I SE, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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