2018 BMW 2 Series 1.5L Petrol · PE68 VDF
2018 BMW 2 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 34,671 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE68 VDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 34,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE68 VDF 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 (PE68 VDF) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
PE68 VDF Mileage History
- 17/05/202315,528 mi
- 21/05/202423,112 mi+7,584 mi
- 14/05/202530,709 mi+7,597 mi
- 15/05/202530,709 mi
- 21/07/202634,671 mi+3,962 mi
Average of roughly 6,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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