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SJ68 XTC

2018 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,920 mi
Last recorded53,920 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ68 XTC
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 53,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car over heating and excess water coming out off exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2025 35,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 32,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front(bush weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front(bush weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,847 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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SJ68 XTC is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

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What year was SJ68 XTC registered?

SJ68 XTC is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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