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YK18 NLO

2018 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,827 mi
Last recorded48,827 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 NLO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 48,827 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn edge

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2025 41,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 41,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2023 29,357 miles

Offside front tyre worn edge and small cut in side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2022 20,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel buckled

Fail 26 Mar 2021 16,887 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel buckled

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YK18 NLO is a 2018 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK18 NLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK18 NLO registered?

YK18 NLO is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is YK18 NLO safe to buy?

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