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YR18 VVS

2018 BMW 218

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,759 mi
Last recorded74,759 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 VVS
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 74,759 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 64,250 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 64,250 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 52,878 miles

rear pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2022 42,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 30,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,324 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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YR18 VVS is a 2018 BMW 218 in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR18 VVS?

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What year was YR18 VVS registered?

YR18 VVS is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 11 April 2018.

Is YR18 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR18 VVS 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.

Does YR18 VVS have outstanding finance?

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