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OO05 ESS

2018 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,140 mi
Last recorded25,140 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 ESS
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 25,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 112,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2024 21,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,283 miles

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

Nearside Front body damage

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 108,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front body damage

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 19,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 15,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, approx. 5-6mm thick

Pass 6 Apr 2022 101,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 101,343 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 11,840 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 71,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,282 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,994 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 61,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,313 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

edge wear on o/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

edge wear on o/s/f tyre

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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OO05 ESS is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OO05 ESS registered?

OO05 ESS is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 20 November 2018.

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