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FJ68 YSM

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,462 mi
Last recorded53,462 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ68 YSM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 53,462 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 53,462 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 42,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 40,242 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 26,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 11,058 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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FJ68 YSM is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ68 YSM, 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 FJ68 YSM registered?

FJ68 YSM is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 6 December 2018.

Is FJ68 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ68 YSM 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 FJ68 YSM have outstanding finance?

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