BU18 YYW

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
WHITE
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 March 2027 (271 days away)
Last recorded mileage
46,423 mi

AI verdict AVOID 51/100

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 46,423 miles. While these were addressed, the consistent need for repairs warrants a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent annual usage averaging 11,303 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 6,797 miles in 2023.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2025): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (Mar 2024, Mar 2026) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring brake pad advisories (Mar 2024, Mar 2026) suggest a need for regular replacement.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Mar 2024, Mar 2026) point to a history of worn tyres.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until March 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,303 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Feb 2021: 46,423 mi PASSMar 2022: 56,040 mi PASSMar 2023: 62,837 mi PASSMar 2024: 72,558 mi PASSMar 2025: 82,925 mi FAILMar 2025: 82,925 mi PASSMar 2026: 92,593 mi FAILMar 2026: 92,593 mi PASS93k70k46kFeb 2021Mar 2026

MOT test history — 6/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2021 PASS 46,423 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 56,040 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 62,837 mi
ADVISORY covers obscuring some components
Mar 2024 PASS 72,558 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 FAIL 82,925 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2025 PASS 82,925 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 FAIL 92,593 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2026 PASS 92,593 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU18 YYW, 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.