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YG18 LWR

2018 BMW 218

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 LWR
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 60,341 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 60,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 50,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 27,125 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Applies to all rear belts

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

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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YG18 LWR is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue 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.

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What year was YG18 LWR registered?

YG18 LWR is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is YG18 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 LWR 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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