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NK18 OCX

2018 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,331 mi
Last recorded73,331 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK18 OCX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,331 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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 27 Jan 2026 73,328 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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 4 Feb 2025 68,200 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,212 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,168 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective grating (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

screen scored

Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,312 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective grating (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

screen scored

Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,258 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL PROTECTOR DISPLACED

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 43,258 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL PROTECTOR DISPLACED

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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NK18 OCX is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NK18 OCX registered?

NK18 OCX is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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