2018 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · LG18 XLB
2018 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 39,072 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG18 XLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 39,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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LG18 XLB 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 (LG18 XLB) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LG18 XLB Mileage History
- 03/08/202229,930 mi
- 11/08/202331,379 mi+1,449 mi
- 19/08/202432,834 mi+1,455 mi
- 07/05/202533,768 mi+934 mi
- 06/05/202639,072 mi+5,304 mi
Average of roughly 2,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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