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YK18 SDR

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,504 mi
Last recorded60,504 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 SDR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 60,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM AND CRACKED (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LOW ON DIPSTICK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAY FITTED AND COVERED IN OIL

Fail 21 Jul 2025 58,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged HOUSING DAMAGED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM AND CRACKED (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LOW ON DIPSTICK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

UNDERTRAY FITTED AND COVERED IN OIL

Pass 27 Jul 2024 52,688 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged , housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ,gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 45,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 38,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 28,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,334 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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YK18 SDR is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK18 SDR, 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 YK18 SDR registered?

YK18 SDR is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is YK18 SDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 SDR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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