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FA18 VYF

2018 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,961 mi
Last recorded188,961 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 32046,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 VYF
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 188,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 145,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 102,931 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 102,931 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,118 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,231 miles

Emission Too Clean

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 VYF is a 2018 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYF registered?

FA18 VYF is a 2018 BMW 320, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is FA18 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 VYF shows 6 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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