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YK18 OFY

2018 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,993 mi
Last recorded83,993 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 OFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 76,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn 1.9mm across tread

Fail 29 Feb 2024 62,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

offside rear tyre worn 1.9mm across tread

Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and smooth on outer edge, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 16,350 miles

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 OFY is a 2018 BMW 120 in Grey 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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

YK18 OFY is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is YK18 OFY safe to buy?

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