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RE15 BAM

2018 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,117 mi
Last recorded72,117 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 BAM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,117 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 81,469 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s and o / s - also cords exposed on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s - wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

coolant cap defective -

Pass 8 Feb 2025 63,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 65,343 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 51,177 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 51,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,593 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,464 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm / nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 50,235 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 30,112 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 23,700 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,094 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,122 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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RE15 BAM is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RE15 BAM registered?

RE15 BAM is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 30 June 2018.

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