2018 BMW 7 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · PK18 ATO
2018 BMW 7 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 19 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 78,480 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PK18 ATO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 78,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK18 ATO 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 7 Series (PK18 ATO) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
PK18 ATO Mileage History
- 04/04/202350,261 mi
- 27/04/202460,353 mi+10,092 mi
- 23/04/202570,124 mi+9,771 mi
- 18/06/202678,480 mi+8,356 mi
- 18/06/202678,480 mi
Average of roughly 8,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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