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LM18 XBD

2018 BMW 218

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,101 mi
Last recorded61,101 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 XBD
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 61,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,677 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,653 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 30,653 miles

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

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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LM18 XBD is a 2018 BMW 218 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM18 XBD registered?

LM18 XBD is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is LM18 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM18 XBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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