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YK18 WLZ

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 WLZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 86,143 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 71,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge 225/40r18 92y run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 59,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge 225/40r18 92y run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively renew wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively renew wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,946 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,359 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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YK18 WLZ is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK18 WLZ registered?

YK18 WLZ is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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