2018 BMW 2 Series 2.0L Petrol · YB18 LZF
2018 BMW 2 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2018. Recorded mileage 42,117 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB18 LZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 42,117 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.
YB18 LZF 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 (YB18 LZF) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YB18 LZF Mileage History
- 31/10/202324,153 mi
- 19/10/202431,337 mi+7,184 mi
- 07/10/202536,884 mi+5,547 mi
- 07/10/202536,887 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/202642,117 mi+5,230 mi
Average of roughly 6,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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