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RIW 696

2018 BMW 218

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,088 mi
Last recorded26,088 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 696
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 26,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 23,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 22,066 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 20,112 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 15,450 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 15,449 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

imbalance on handbrake application

Pass 24 Jun 2021 11,877 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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RIW 696 is a 2018 BMW 218 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIW 696 registered?

RIW 696 is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is RIW 696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 696 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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