2018 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · C9 DAU
2018 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 61,954 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C9 DAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 61,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C9 DAU 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 (C9 DAU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C9 DAU Mileage History
- 11/01/202326,428 mi
- 05/01/202441,531 mi+15,103 mi
- 05/01/202441,532 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/202552,740 mi+11,208 mi
- 13/01/202661,954 mi+9,214 mi
Average of roughly 11,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Tail Light Water Ingress & LED FailureModerate
The rear LED light clusters can suffer from seal failure, allowing water in and causing the indicators or brake lights to malfunction.
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