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YM18 GLJ

2018 BMW 2 Series

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,511 mi
Last recorded86,511 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 GLJ
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,937 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 81,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 37,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 35,165 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 35,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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YM18 GLJ is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YM18 GLJ registered?

YM18 GLJ is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is YM18 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 GLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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