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YH18 NCJ

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,630 mi
Last recorded46,630 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,630 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 46,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2025 44,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 24,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 11,456 miles

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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YH18 NCJ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH18 NCJ, 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.

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What year was YH18 NCJ registered?

YH18 NCJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is YH18 NCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH18 NCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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