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DS18 YBD

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,635 mi
Last recorded65,635 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 YBD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 65,635 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 65,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 54,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 45,578 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 34,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 26,448 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 26,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low excessivly low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 25,127 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2021 18,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 17,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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DS18 YBD is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS18 YBD, 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 DS18 YBD registered?

DS18 YBD is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is DS18 YBD safe to buy?

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