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BW18 YTU

2018 BMW S 1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,001 mi
Last recorded9,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW S 10009,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 YTU
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 9,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 9,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned in tail light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned in tail light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 5,200 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 4,725 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 4,387 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 3,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 3,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

How Reliable is the BMW S 1000?

Based on 72,017 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
1,172
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
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BW18 YTU is a 2018 BMW S 1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW S 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 9,098 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 S 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW18 YTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW S 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 8 years old, this BMW S 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW18 YTU?

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What year was BW18 YTU registered?

BW18 YTU is a 2018 BMW S 1000, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is BW18 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YTU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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