2018 BMW 2 Series 2.0L Diesel · BD56 JAN
2018 BMW 2 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 69,590 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD56 JAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 69,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BD56 JAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 2 Series (BD56 JAN) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BD56 JAN Mileage History
- 16/08/202236,191 mi
- 10/08/202347,027 mi+10,836 mi
- 10/08/202347,027 mi
- 07/08/202457,097 mi+10,070 mi
- 15/08/202569,590 mi+12,493 mi
Average of roughly 11,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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