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YH18 YCL

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,558 mi
Last recorded38,558 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 YCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 38,558 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 31,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 31,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% OS lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,181 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 19,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,110 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 YCL is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YCL, 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 YH18 YCL registered?

YH18 YCL is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is YH18 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH18 YCL 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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