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RA18 WKZ

2018 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,914 mi
Last recorded78,914 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 WKZ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,092 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 75,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic covers sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 70,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic covers sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,204 miles

Handbrake Efficiency Just Meeting Requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,332 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise immediate replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise immediate replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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RA18 WKZ is a 2018 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA18 WKZ registered?

RA18 WKZ is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 29 August 2018.

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