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M23 WSM

2018 BMW 318

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,722 mi
Last recorded53,722 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 WSM
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 50,627 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 45,752 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,885 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 39,882 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,423 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 32,421 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,588 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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M23 WSM is a 2018 BMW 318 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M23 WSM?

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What year was M23 WSM registered?

M23 WSM is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is M23 WSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 WSM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M23 WSM have outstanding finance?

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