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MWE 57X

2018 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,079 mi
Last recorded104,079 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWE 57X
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 104,079 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 89,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,476 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2024 86,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2023 75,357 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 75,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect badly made bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 43,225 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,775 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,450 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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MWE 57X is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MWE 57X registered?

MWE 57X is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 12 September 2018.

Is MWE 57X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWE 57X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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