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SM18 EYL

2018 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

34,708 mi
Last recorded34,708 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 EYL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 34,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 27,285 miles

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 28 May 2024 17,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 10,378 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 10,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 9,599 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 7,808 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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SM18 EYL is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black 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

How do I check the history of SM18 EYL?

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What year was SM18 EYL registered?

SM18 EYL is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is SM18 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 EYL 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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