2018 BMW 218 1.5L Petrol · RO18 UTE
2018 BMW 218 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 94,800 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 218
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- 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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RO18 UTE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 94,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO18 UTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 218 (RO18 UTE) between March 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
RO18 UTE Mileage History
- 05/03/202135,484 mi
- 06/03/202135,484 mi
- 03/03/202250,215 mi+14,731 mi
- 11/03/202250,614 mi+399 mi
- 01/03/202364,440 mi+13,826 mi
- 27/03/202474,999 mi+10,559 mi
- 27/03/202474,999 mi
- 27/03/202584,011 mi+9,012 mi
- 04/03/202694,800 mi+10,789 mi
Average of roughly 11,871 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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