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R27 YDS

2023 BMW 118

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,039 mi
Last recorded26,039 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 11823,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 YDS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 26,039 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,832 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2024 96,832 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 87,002 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 75,625 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,185 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,185 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,189 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 57,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,042 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 42,722 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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R27 YDS is a 2023 BMW 118 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2023 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 23,213 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 R27 YDS, 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 3 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R27 YDS registered?

R27 YDS is a 2023 BMW 118, first registered on 22 May 2023.

Is R27 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 YDS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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