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2018 BMW 218 2.0L Diesel · MD68 AAJ

MD68 AAJ

2018 BMW 218 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 42,830 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 218
Year / Origin
2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
42,830 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 30 October 2025 at 42,830 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to October 2023, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets all legal safety and environmental standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for an eight year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,354 miles per year. Between 20 October 2023 and 25 October 2024, the odometer rose from 27,887 to 36,317 miles, showing a period of higher usage. This slowed significantly in the following year, with only 6,513 miles added by the October 2025 test. Such low overall usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The absence of any advisories or failures across the last three years is uncommon and suggests a high standard of preventative care. Because the record is devoid of mentions regarding brake disc corrosion, suspension bush wear, or tyre degradation, there are no specific red flags to target. A buyer should still verify the condition of the rubber components and brake fluid, as vehicles with low annual mileage can suffer from perished seals or moisture ingress in the braking system due to long periods of standing. The record indicates a well-maintained example with no history of structural integrity issues or exhaust emission failures. The double entries on the 2024 and 2025 test dates are likely administrative recording errors rather than mechanical failures, given that no defects were listed. The vehicle appears mechanically sound based on the available DVSA data.
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MD68 AAJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
  • 42,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MD68 AAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 23:46
MOT Analysis

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 218 (MD68 AAJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

MD68 AAJ Mileage History

  1. 20/10/202327,887 mi
  2. 25/10/202436,314 mi+8,427 mi
  3. 25/10/202436,317 mi+3 mi
  4. 30/10/202542,830 mi+6,513 mi
  5. 30/10/202542,830 mi

Average of roughly 7,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 AD

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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