2018 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- HYBRID ELECTRIC
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 April 2027 (317 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,507 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Bmw has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 19,507 miles. The vehicle's MOT history also reveals a pattern of recurring brake and engine oil issues, alongside a recent failure for shock absorbers.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,210 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2026): Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS defect recorded on 2026-04-27 for 'Brakes' — immediate safety risk.
- Engine/Oil advisory recurring across 2024-04-19, 2025-04-18, and 2026-04-27 — persistent issue.
- Shock absorber fluid leak failures on 2026-04-27 (Nearside Front, Offside Front, Rear) — recent safety failure.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,210 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- Valid MOT until 2027-04-27, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 19,507 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 28,215 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 35,555 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 43,823 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 58,631 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 75,996 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Both shock absorber dust cover split. ADVISORY Rear Diff oil leak.
|
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 76,305 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 76,305 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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About this page
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