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SAM 96K

2018 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,251 mi
Last recorded52,251 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 96K
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 52,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 50,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 37,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 32,718 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 25,604 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full test

Pass 14 Dec 2020 18,260 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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SAM 96K is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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.

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What year was SAM 96K registered?

SAM 96K is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 October 2018.

Is SAM 96K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 96K shows 7 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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