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RA51 FGY

2018 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,141 mi
Last recorded41,141 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 FGY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 41,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,106 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 35,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 31,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 31,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 28,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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RA51 FGY is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA51 FGY registered?

RA51 FGY is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is RA51 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 FGY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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