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R55 VVX

2018 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,358 mi
Last recorded41,358 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 VVX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 41,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 30,737 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 30,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall bilge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 23,791 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,792 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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R55 VVX is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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.

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What year was R55 VVX registered?

R55 VVX is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is R55 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 VVX 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.

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