2018 BMW 2 Series 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · WG18 OLB
2018 BMW 2 Series (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 14 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 75,569 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG18 OLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 75,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
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WG18 OLB 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 (WG18 OLB) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 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: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WG18 OLB Mileage History
- 11/02/202452,439 mi
- 14/02/202452,445 mi+6 mi
- 09/05/202565,968 mi+13,523 mi
- 04/06/202675,493 mi+9,525 mi
- 09/06/202675,569 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 9,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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