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YB18 FJY

2018 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,063 mi
Last recorded100,063 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 FJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,063 miles

Coolant leak Possible leak coolant in header tank below min mark

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff seal excessive leak NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 99,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Possible leak coolant in header tank below min mark

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front steering rack gaiter retaining clips insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff seal excessive leak NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 87,685 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake tension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake tension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 64,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 53,290 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 41,726 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YB18 FJY is a 2018 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB18 FJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YB18 FJY registered?

YB18 FJY is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2018.

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