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MW18 LEW

2018 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,210 mi
Last recorded48,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 LEW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,210 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along base of screen and into nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyres scuffed/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheels have welded repairs carried out

Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,390 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 39,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 31,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 17,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 13,860 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight marking on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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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MW18 LEW is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW18 LEW registered?

MW18 LEW is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is MW18 LEW safe to buy?

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