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P23 CES

2018 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,859 mi
Last recorded36,859 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 CES
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 36,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,077 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 33,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 27,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 20,309 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 16,354 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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P23 CES is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P23 CES?

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What year was P23 CES registered?

P23 CES is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 2 November 2018.

Is P23 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 CES shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P23 CES have outstanding finance?

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