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SB18 XEU

2018 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,325 mi
Last recorded53,325 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 XEU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 53,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 45,707 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 45,707 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 38,759 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 30,480 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 21 Jun 2021 20,745 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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SB18 XEU 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 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 SB18 XEU registered?

SB18 XEU is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is SB18 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB18 XEU 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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