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MC18 YCT

2018 BMW 120

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,560 mi
Last recorded38,560 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC18 YCT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 38,560 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 38,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2024 28,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 28,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 17,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,572 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 15,569 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 10,428 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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MC18 YCT is a 2018 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC18 YCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MC18 YCT registered?

MC18 YCT is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is MC18 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC18 YCT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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