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YD18 LWX

2018 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,258 mi
Last recorded153,258 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 LWX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 153,258 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 153,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper high level brake light damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 147,365 miles

brake pad service light on pads are ok

Fail 22 Oct 2025 147,361 miles

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

brake pad service light on pads are ok

Pass 22 Apr 2025 140,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 131,729 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 131,693 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 120,993 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 120,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,980 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 103,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 62,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 38,397 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 38,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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YD18 LWX is a 2018 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD18 LWX registered?

YD18 LWX is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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