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MA18 XTW

2018 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,296 mi
Last recorded71,296 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA18 XTW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall /cut no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 68,452 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall / cut no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 56,552 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,506 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 37,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 33,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 27,192 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2021 27,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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MA18 XTW 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 70%.

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 MA18 XTW registered?

MA18 XTW is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is MA18 XTW safe to buy?

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