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2018 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,822 mi
Last recorded73,822 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA15 LOV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,822 miles

Brake Pad wear warning system indicates a fault

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Pad wear sensor damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2025 73,820 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake Pad wear warning system indicates a fault

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2,0mm) on outer wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake Pad wear sensor damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,010 miles

Brake Pad wear warning system indicates a fault

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

Offside Rear Brake Pad wear sensor damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,038 miles

Brake Pad wear warning system indicates a fault

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

Offside Rear Brake Pad wear sensor damaged

Offside Rear Incorrect fitment of a Asymmetric Tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,001 miles

Engine coolant is below the minimum level

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,431 miles

Rear Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 22% Readings: L/R KgF: 100 / 220 Lazy Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 16 Jul 2021 53,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 22% Readings: L/R KgF: 100 / 220 Lazy Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

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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PA15 LOV is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PA15 LOV registered?

PA15 LOV is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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