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BA68 YFC

2019 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,847 mi
Last recorded46,847 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11832,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA68 YFC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 46,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 42,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 36,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 36,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 30,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 26,229 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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BA68 YFC is a 2019 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,657 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA68 YFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 7 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA68 YFC registered?

BA68 YFC is a 2019 BMW 118, first registered on 23 February 2019.

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