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SE18 VWB

2018 BMW 218

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,134 mi
Last recorded60,134 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE18 VWB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 60,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,622 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 55,622 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 50,406 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 50,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 44,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,273 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 37,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Mar 2022 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Reservoir insecure

Coolant level low

Offside Front bumper grill damaged

Offside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 16,275 miles

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Mar 2021 16,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

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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SE18 VWB is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SE18 VWB registered?

SE18 VWB is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is SE18 VWB safe to buy?

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