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MX18 UBF

2018 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,040 mi
Last recorded68,040 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX18 UBF
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 68,040 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 67,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,634 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2025 53,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 30,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 27,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre @ 3mm tread remaining

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 21,952 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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MX18 UBF is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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MX18 UBF is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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