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RA11 XMA

2018 BMW 218

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA11 XMA
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,212 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high

Fail 30 Apr 2025 71,212 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high

Pass 16 May 2024 59,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,331 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (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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RA11 XMA is a 2018 BMW 218 in Red 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.

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What year was RA11 XMA registered?

RA11 XMA is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is RA11 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA11 XMA 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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