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FA18 VYB

2018 BMW 320

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,414 mi
Last recorded81,414 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 32046,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 VYB
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,414 miles

Front both front shocker dust covers worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper corner / damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 81,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shocker dust covers worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper corner / damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 68,770 miles

Front both shock absorbers guards worn

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 49,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges - strong advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed track rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 30,018 miles

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,599 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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FA18 VYB is a 2018 BMW 320 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 46,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA18 VYB registered?

FA18 VYB is a 2018 BMW 320, first registered on 28 August 2018.

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