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Y123 SAM

2018 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,565 mi
Last recorded52,565 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 SAM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 52,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,534 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 23,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 21,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 16,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 8,619 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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Y123 SAM is a 2018 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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How do I check the history of Y123 SAM?

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What year was Y123 SAM registered?

Y123 SAM is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is Y123 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 SAM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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