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R55 NCD

2018 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,126 mi
Last recorded60,126 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 NCD
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 60,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 50,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 40,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 28,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 16,584 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 12,726 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 12,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.18.WRFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.18.WRFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 9,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.18.WRFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.18.WRFT (5.2.3 (e))

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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R55 NCD is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R55 NCD registered?

R55 NCD is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is R55 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 NCD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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