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J444 TKN

2013 BMW 218

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,670 mi
Last recorded67,670 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 TKN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 67,670 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 67,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim kerb damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Kerb damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 72,626 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light on dashboard. Pads ok. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim kerb damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Kerb damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 61,555 miles

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated on the strut

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 61,384 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated on the strut

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff damp

TPMS light on

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,817 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2021 47,070 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 41,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,501 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,009 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,238 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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J444 TKN is a 2013 BMW 218 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J444 TKN is a 2013 BMW 218, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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