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YA18 YSM

2018 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,431 mi
Last recorded132,431 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 7 Series43,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 YSM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 132,431 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 131,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 129,088 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 129,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 95,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,222 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 53,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 39,967 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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YA18 YSM is a 2018 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 43,625 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA18 YSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YA18 YSM?

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What year was YA18 YSM registered?

YA18 YSM is a 2018 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is YA18 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 YSM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA18 YSM have outstanding finance?

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