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EK68 YCZ

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,968 mi
Last recorded44,968 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK68 YCZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 44,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,844 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 43,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 37,008 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 37,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 24,349 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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EK68 YCZ is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK68 YCZ, 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 EK68 YCZ registered?

EK68 YCZ is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is EK68 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK68 YCZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK68 YCZ have outstanding finance?

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