2018 BMW 218I SE 1.5L Petrol · A24 RAU

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 25 October 2025 at 41,518 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have kept the vehicle within passing parameters without any recurring mechanical or structural failures surging over the last five testing cycles. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,190 miles per year. Between October 2021 at 11,671 miles and October 2024 at 30,727 miles, the car covered roughly 19,000 miles, suggesting light annual use. The recent interval of 10,791 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests remains consistent. This low mileage generally implies less wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushings, though it increases the risk of rubber-based degradation or brake fluid absorption during long periods of inactivity. While the digital record is flawless, a buyer should physically inspect for issues associated with low-mileage usage. This includes checking for flat spots on tyres, seized brake calipers, or corrosion on brake discs resulting from infrequent use. The inspector should also verify the absence of early surface rust on the chassis, as the MOT only flags structural integrity issues rather than providing preventative maintenance. Given the clean history, the vehicle appears to have been well-cared for provided the service history matches the intervals suggested by these MOT records.