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YA18 EKL

2018 BMW 218

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,055 mi
Last recorded40,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 EKL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 40,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,150 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 36,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 31,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 26,919 miles

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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 22,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 15,555 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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YA18 EKL is a 2018 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA18 EKL registered?

YA18 EKL is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is YA18 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 EKL 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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