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FE18 ZYT

2018 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,442 mi
Last recorded118,442 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE18 ZYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 118,442 miles

oil leaking from rear end diff

tpms light on

Pass 3 May 2024 89,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking/would advise to repair as soon as possible

Pass 5 May 2023 75,563 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 56,182 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 56,182 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,530 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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FE18 ZYT is a 2018 BMW 316 in Grey 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 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE18 ZYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE18 ZYT registered?

FE18 ZYT is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is FE18 ZYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE18 ZYT 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.

Does FE18 ZYT have outstanding finance?

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