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2018 BMW 218 1.5L Petrol · 5304 SR

5304 SR

2018 BMW 218 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 40,310 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 218
Year / Origin
2018
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
40,310 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1499cc
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5304 SR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
  • 40,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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5304 SR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 218 (5304 SR) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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5304 SR Mileage History

  1. 06/07/202216,713 mi
  2. 06/07/202324,266 mi+7,553 mi
  3. 01/07/202431,379 mi+7,113 mi
  4. 16/07/202540,310 mi+8,931 mi
  5. 16/07/202540,310 mi

Average of roughly 7,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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