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MW18 LFM

2018 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,456 mi
Last recorded73,456 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 LFM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 73,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 73,456 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,740 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/f foglamp cracked

o/s/r jacking point block missing

Fail 4 Aug 2025 64,740 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/f foglamp cracked

o/s/r jacking point block missing

Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

childseat fitted at rear (limited belt check)

Fail 16 Jul 2024 53,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

childseat fitted at rear (limited belt check)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2022 32,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Jacking point block missing

Offside Rear Tyre saw toothed inner edge

Fail 25 May 2022 32,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 50-60% worn and getting close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Jacking point block missing

Offside Rear Tyre saw toothed inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper judder

Pass 13 May 2021 23,864 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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MW18 LFM is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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MW18 LFM is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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