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YF18 DLX

2018 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 DLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 76,546 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 76,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 62,614 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2024 53,177 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 46,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 23,982 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack on lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 23,982 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack on lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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YF18 DLX is a 2018 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YF18 DLX, 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 YF18 DLX registered?

YF18 DLX is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is YF18 DLX safe to buy?

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