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YG18 OCV

2018 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 OCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 70,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 58,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 43,643 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 33,064 miles

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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YG18 OCV is a 2018 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG18 OCV, 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

How do I check the history of YG18 OCV?

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What year was YG18 OCV registered?

YG18 OCV is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is YG18 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 OCV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG18 OCV have outstanding finance?

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