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YH18 EWL

2018 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,115 mi
Last recorded52,115 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,115 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 33,844 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axel wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f brake sticking.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 26,233 miles

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

both rear tyres worn.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 18,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 11,713 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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 EWL is a 2018 BMW 316 in Silver 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 YH18 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

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

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