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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 3 October 2023
- Last recorded mileage
- 96,580 mi
AI verdict AVOID 62/100
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 3 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 96,580 miles. Furthermore, the vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2023-10-03, indicating it has been off the road for over a year.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 27,406 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, with a notable jump from 96,580 miles in Sep 2021 to 129,822 miles in Sep 2022.
Things to check
- 2021-09-24: Major failure for both nearside and offside rear shock absorbers due to serious fluid leaks.
- 2023-10-03: Current MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2023-10-03, indicating it has been off the road for over a year.
- High annual mileage: 27,406 miles/yr (UK average 8,000) suggests increased wear and tear on components.
Working in its favour
- No recurring failures or advisories on the same system after the initial 2021 shock absorber failure.
- The 2018 BMW Hybrid Electric model benefits from a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating robust safety features.
- The vehicle has a consistent mileage history, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, suggesting genuine usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 2/3 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 96,580 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 96,580 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 129,822 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU68 VUH, 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.