2018 BMW 2 Series 1.5L Diesel · YC18 FOJ
2018 BMW 2 Series (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 155,812 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC18 FOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 155,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC18 FOJ 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 (YC18 FOJ) between December 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YC18 FOJ Mileage History
- 24/12/2024112,819 mi
- 24/06/2025120,606 mi+7,787 mi
- 04/08/2025120,755 mi+149 mi
- 03/02/2026134,184 mi+13,429 mi
- 06/08/2026155,812 mi+21,628 mi
Average of roughly 26,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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