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YK18 KOW

2018 BMW 225

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 22539,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 KOW
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 84,792 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 84,710 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TCA Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,433 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,390 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,806 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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YK18 KOW is a 2018 BMW 225 in Black 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 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 39,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK18 KOW registered?

YK18 KOW is a 2018 BMW 225, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YK18 KOW 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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