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YA18 VXJ

2018 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,530 mi
Last recorded75,530 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 VXJ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,530 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 75,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,775 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracks in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 59,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracks in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

accident damage o/s front

Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,429 miles

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 VXJ is a 2018 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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What year was YA18 VXJ registered?

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

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