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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 March 2027 (277 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,754 mi
AI verdict AVOID 59/100
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 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 21,754 miles. While mileage is low, the repeated brake wear and a dangerous tyre defect warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,975 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage between 2024 and 2026 (only 2,308 miles in 12 months).
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2025): Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre bulge failure on 2025-03-04, indicating a serious safety lapse.
- Recurring brake pad wear advisories on 2024-03-01, 2025-03-04, and 2026-03-04, suggesting an ongoing maintenance issue.
- Brake disc wear advisories on 2024-03-01 and 2025-03-04, indicating a systemic problem with braking components.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-18, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 21,754 mi |
ADVISORY under trays fitted
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 29,311 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 34,356 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 38,572 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 38,573 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 40,881 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 40,881 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ18 PGY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.