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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 1 September 2026 (79 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,980 mi
AI verdict BUY 84/100
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 100% pass rate and 42,980 miles. While the community knowledge highlights known engine and timing chain issues for this model, the vehicle's own history is clean and well-maintained.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,197 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops, and the most recent test in Sep 2025 shows 70,554 miles.
Things to check
- BMW M54B30 engine has a history of N54 engine reliability issues (HPFP, water pump, turbo failures) and plastic timing chain guides prone to failure.
- Transport blocks left installed on front struts affecting suspension were noted in community knowledge for this model.
- Two tyre advisories (cut and wear) were recorded in Sep 2022 and Aug 2023, though they were addressed.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
- Perfect MOT record: 7 consecutive passes with no failures or dangerous defects since 2018.
- Consistent, low annual mileage: 9,197 miles/year, well below UK average, indicating light use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 42,980 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 50,300 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 50,675 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 57,349 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges 245 50 19 ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 64,156 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 65,167 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 70,554 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ18 PHN, 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.