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PA63 LYB

2018 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,854 mi
Last recorded61,854 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA63 LYB
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 61,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 54,474 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2024 45,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 39,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,433 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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PA63 LYB is a 2018 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PA63 LYB registered?

PA63 LYB is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is PA63 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA63 LYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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