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YA18 VBZ

2018 BMW 318

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,379 mi
Last recorded66,379 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,379 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 66,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 56,917 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Outer shoulder cracked/perishing* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Shoulders showing signs of wear* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed *Pin/hinge has play* (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 46,847 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 46,846 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due too exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 37,117 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 31,728 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 31,728 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 25,301 miles

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

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

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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YA18 VBZ is a 2018 BMW 318 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA18 VBZ registered?

YA18 VBZ is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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