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BJ18 YBZ

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,831 mi
Last recorded100,831 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 YBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 100,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 88,044 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 17,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 17,516 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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BJ18 YBZ is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ18 YBZ, 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 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ18 YBZ registered?

BJ18 YBZ is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BJ18 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 YBZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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