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MJ18 LOU

2018 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,630 mi
Last recorded55,630 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 LOU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 38,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,938 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,870 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 29,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,823 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 16,604 miles

Front Run flat tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.

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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MJ18 LOU is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

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What year was MJ18 LOU registered?

MJ18 LOU is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is MJ18 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ18 LOU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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