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S5 LFU

2018 BMW 218

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,851 mi
Last recorded49,851 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 LFU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 49,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 44,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 33,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 20,719 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 13,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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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S5 LFU is a 2018 BMW 218 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S5 LFU registered?

S5 LFU is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is S5 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 LFU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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