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YA18 VLN

2018 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,100 mi
Last recorded64,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 VLN
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 64,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 52,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 40,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 35,004 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,683 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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 VLN is a 2018 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YA18 VLN?

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What year was YA18 VLN registered?

YA18 VLN is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is YA18 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 VLN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA18 VLN have outstanding finance?

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