2018 BMW 218I SPORT1.5L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass on 23 September 2025 at 69,266 miles. While the maintenance trend appears consistent, the record reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The car failed its tests in September 2025 and August 2024 just days before passing, suggesting that specific defects are addressed only when prompted by a tester rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 52,658 miles and the September 2024 test at 60,659 miles, the car covered 8,001 miles. The subsequent interval saw another 8,607 miles covered up to the September 2025 test. This steady accumulation indicates regular driving patterns, which generally reduces the risk of moisture-related component failure associated with long periods of inactivity. Because the digital record shows no specific defect descriptions for the failures, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify what components repeatedly triggered the re-tests. Focus attention on the suspension bushes, control arms, and brake components, as these are common points of minor failure on this model. Given the age of the vehicle, check for early signs of corrosion on the exhaust and structural members to ensure that the previous failures were merely mechanical and not deeper structural degradation.