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ML18 OYJ

2018 BMW 218

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,804 mi
Last recorded51,804 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 OYJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 51,804 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 51,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 41,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 41,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 34,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 26,215 miles

Front Washer jet required adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,735 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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ML18 OYJ is a 2018 BMW 218 in Red 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 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

How do I check the history of ML18 OYJ?

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What year was ML18 OYJ registered?

ML18 OYJ is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is ML18 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 OYJ 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.

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