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YD18 AVB

2018 BMW 7 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 7 Series43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 AVB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,312 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 56,309 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 35,508 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 18,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,437 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 17,432 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door does not open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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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YD18 AVB is a 2018 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD18 AVB, 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.

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What year was YD18 AVB registered?

YD18 AVB is a 2018 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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