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Y952 RLC

2001 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,944 mi
Last recorded75,944 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31870,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 RLC
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,944 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,126 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 68,399 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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Y952 RLC is a 2001 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 25 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 Y952 RLC registered?

Y952 RLC is a 2001 BMW 318, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y952 RLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 RLC 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.

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