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OU18 XYS

2018 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,919 mi
Last recorded78,919 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 XYS
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 78,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 63,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 63,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,366 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,475 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 34,475 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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OU18 XYS is a 2018 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU18 XYS?

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What year was OU18 XYS registered?

OU18 XYS is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is OU18 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU18 XYS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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