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YH18 EWD

2018 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,235 mi
Last recorded45,235 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 EWD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 45,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 41,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2025 41,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2024 33,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 19,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,297 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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YH18 EWD is a 2018 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH18 EWD, 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 YH18 EWD registered?

YH18 EWD is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is YH18 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH18 EWD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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