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YD18 VKJ

2018 BMW 225

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 22539,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,185 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 76,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,018 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 64,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 57,582 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,107 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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YD18 VKJ is a 2018 BMW 225 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 39,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD18 VKJ registered?

YD18 VKJ is a 2018 BMW 225, first registered on 1 June 2018.

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