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CL02 YEO

2018 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,644 mi
Last recorded46,644 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL02 YEO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 46,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2026 94,573 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe fittings (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 94,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe fittings (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,776 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 40,776 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 85,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 33,324 miles

Front windscreen washers in poor condition/ only just acceptable at the time of inspection

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,148 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 77,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 26,472 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 18,983 miles

windscreen wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stone chip in windscreen but not affecting driver's view of road

Pass 13 Feb 2021 12,911 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,098 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,310 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 21,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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CL02 YEO is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CL02 YEO, 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 CL02 YEO registered?

CL02 YEO is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2018.

Is CL02 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL02 YEO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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