2018 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · SL18 EYP
2018 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 41,516 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL18 EYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 41,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL18 EYP MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 2 Series (SL18 EYP) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SL18 EYP Mileage History
- 23/03/202222,893 mi
- 20/10/202225,309 mi+2,416 mi
- 12/10/202330,236 mi+4,927 mi
- 11/10/202436,383 mi+6,147 mi
- 10/10/202541,516 mi+5,133 mi
Average of roughly 5,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Strongly recommended. This 2018 BMW 2 Se
Focus your attention on the detailed service history, as MOT records only confirm roadworthiness and not the internal mechanical health of the engine. Given the 2998cc engine size, verify that oil and filter changes have been carried out at the correct intervals to ensure long-term reliability.
Negotiate based on the remaining life of consumables. While the MOT record is clean, the high-performance nature of this engine often leads to faster wear on specific components compared to smaller 2 Series models.
The 2998cc petrol engine will result in significantly higher fuel costs and insurance premiums than the entry-level 2 Series models. You should expect this vehicle to sit in a higher insurance group and a higher road tax bracket due to its emissions and engine capacity.
Maintenance costs for the 3.0L variant are typically higher, particularly for tyres and brakes. When combined with fuel, tax, and insurance, the annual expenditure will be substantial.
Although this specific vehicle has no recorded MOT defects, aggregate data for the 2 Series identifies tyres and brake pads as the most common failure points. Carefully inspect the remaining tread depth and brake pad thickness to determine if they will need replacing soon.
Check for any uneven tyre wear, which could suggest alignment issues not captured in a standard MOT. Additionally, inspect the exterior white paintwork for any stone chips or blemishes common on high-performance petrol cars.
This white 3.0L petrol BMW 2 Series has a recorded mileage of 41,516 miles as of October 2025, which is below the model average. The MOT history is notably consistent, featuring five consecutive passes without a single failure or advisory. It represents a low-risk example of this high-performance variant based on available registration data.
The BMW 2 Series demonstrates a strong reliability profile with an aggregate MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 21,762 analysed vehicles.
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