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YC18 EFE

2018 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,974 mi
Last recorded97,974 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 EFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases round exhaust manifold egr area? (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,453 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 78,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 67,357 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 67,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat belt buckle under rear seat had to remove base to access it. (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,721 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Oil weep on axle drive shaft seal’s

Pass 2 Apr 2021 40,690 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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YC18 EFE is a 2018 BMW 120 in Red 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 YC18 EFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC18 EFE registered?

YC18 EFE is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2018.

Is YC18 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 EFE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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