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R7 AFW

2018 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,215 mi
Last recorded50,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 AFW
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 50,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 44,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,971 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 34,971 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,415 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 62,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 22,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 41,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 17,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 32,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,276 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 30,234 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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R7 AFW is a 2018 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R7 AFW registered?

R7 AFW is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is R7 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 AFW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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