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
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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))
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| 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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About this page
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.