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BJ18 YGW

2018 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,744 mi
Last recorded59,744 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 YGW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 59,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 54,873 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter holed and leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 48,221 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm, bald on outer and has a cut in the tread face exposing the cords 225/40R18RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut to the inner shoulder area exposing the cords 245/35R18RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working working intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter holed and leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 23,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 18,824 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 YGW is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ18 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

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

Is BJ18 YGW safe to buy?

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