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SD18 FXL

2018 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,313 mi
Last recorded39,313 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 FXL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,313 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 39,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake poor effort on both sides.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 34,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 28,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,024 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 23,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 18,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 13,667 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))

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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SD18 FXL is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

How do I check the history of SD18 FXL?

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What year was SD18 FXL registered?

SD18 FXL is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is SD18 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 FXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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