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YD68 XGV

2018 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,189 mi
Last recorded49,189 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD68 XGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,189 miles

advise rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2024 43,832 miles

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

advise rear diff seal leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2024 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

advise rear diff seal leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2023 38,713 miles

advise os diff seal leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2023 38,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise os diff seal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2022 32,557 miles

advise osr diff oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,055 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear low in places

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YD68 XGV is a 2018 BMW 316 in Grey 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 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD68 XGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD68 XGV registered?

YD68 XGV is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 15 October 2018.

Is YD68 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD68 XGV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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