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YA18 VVW

2018 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,992 mi
Last recorded64,992 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 VVW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 58,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 52,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 45,255 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 35,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,138 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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YA18 VVW is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

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What year was YA18 VVW registered?

YA18 VVW is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is YA18 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 VVW 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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