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YA18 XWT

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 XWT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,090 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,663 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 XWT is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

YA18 XWT is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2018.

Is YA18 XWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 XWT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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