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OV18 ZVM

2018 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,929 mi
Last recorded53,929 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,114 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 50,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 45,899 miles

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

emissions FAS test not detected

Pass 29 Apr 2023 40,112 miles

Undertrays concealing testable items

Fail 29 Apr 2023 40,112 miles

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

Undertrays concealing testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2022 34,620 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 25,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 25,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to tread tyre also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also close to legal wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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OV18 ZVM is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV18 ZVM registered?

OV18 ZVM is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 4 May 2018.

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