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YG18 NLR

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,715 mi
Last recorded82,715 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 NLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,860 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2023 70,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 70,854 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 70,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 56,622 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 48,021 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 48,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YG18 NLR is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG18 NLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG18 NLR registered?

YG18 NLR is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is YG18 NLR safe to buy?

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