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LP18 LAE

2018 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP18 LAE
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 130,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 128,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 116,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,008 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 83,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 76,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 67,637 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 57,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 44,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 35,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,803 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 25,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 14,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 3,754 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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LP18 LAE is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LP18 LAE registered?

LP18 LAE is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is LP18 LAE safe to buy?

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