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YK18 XJW

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,129 mi
Last recorded25,129 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 25,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 21,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 21,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,882 miles

both rear tyres are close to limit 2.5mm

Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,125 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust shaking/vibrating

Fail 16 Mar 2021 17,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust shaking/vibrating

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 XJW is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

YK18 XJW is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is YK18 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 XJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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