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SP18 XKZ

2018 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,632 mi
Last recorded42,632 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 XKZ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 42,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens slight damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 32,909 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged,

Fail 10 Sep 2024 32,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged,

Pass 13 Jul 2023 23,301 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 23,301 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 21,519 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 21,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 13,301 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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SP18 XKZ is a 2018 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP18 XKZ registered?

SP18 XKZ is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is SP18 XKZ safe to buy?

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Does SP18 XKZ have outstanding finance?

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