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YA18 UYB

2018 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,606 mi
Last recorded108,606 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 UYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 108,606 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2025 96,452 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 85,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,070 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YA18 UYB is a 2018 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA18 UYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA18 UYB registered?

YA18 UYB is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is YA18 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 UYB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA18 UYB have outstanding finance?

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