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YK18 PHZ

2018 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,617 mi
Last recorded55,617 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 PHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge , plenty of tread other wise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 55,617 miles

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation lamps do not illuminate with front position lamps when switch is on position lamp (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge , plenty of tread other wise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 42,523 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 42,521 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 34,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,604 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,439 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 PHZ is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PHZ, 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.

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What year was YK18 PHZ registered?

YK18 PHZ is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is YK18 PHZ safe to buy?

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