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YC18 FAU

2018 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,127 mi
Last recorded64,127 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21645,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 FAU
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 64,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mounting bush showing signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mounting bush showing signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 58,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mounting bush showing signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mounting bush showing signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 41,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,153 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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YC18 FAU is a 2018 BMW 216 in Black 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 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 45,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC18 FAU?

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What year was YC18 FAU registered?

YC18 FAU is a 2018 BMW 216, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is YC18 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 FAU 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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