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YG18 MTO

2018 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,421 mi
Last recorded71,421 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 MTO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 71,421 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 71,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 61,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,012 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 26,822 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 26,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 15,592 miles

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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YG18 MTO 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 YG18 MTO, 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 YG18 MTO registered?

YG18 MTO is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is YG18 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 MTO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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