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
- 20 December 2026 (189 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,911 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
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 86% pass rate and 22,911 miles. The timing chain and N54 engine issues from the community knowledge are significant potential future costs.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,758 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent increase in mileage.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-12-10 (test 7) — rear pads <1.5mm — immediate safety concern.
- Community knowledge: N54 engine reliability issues and plastic timing chain guides prone to failure are significant future risks.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,758 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No major recurring failures on critical systems like brakes or suspension, only advisories.
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-20, indicating current roadworthiness and no immediate retest.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 22,911 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 31,708 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 42,932 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm tread at time of test (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 50,909 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 56,743 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 69,056 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm brake pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential, front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 69,563 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm brake pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential, front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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