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YA18 OBC

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,136 mi
Last recorded38,136 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 OBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 38,136 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 38,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Apr 2025 34,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,407 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 22,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 11,854 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YA18 OBC is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA18 OBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA18 OBC registered?

YA18 OBC is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is YA18 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 OBC 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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