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YK18 XZJ

2018 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,195 mi
Last recorded56,195 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 XZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 56,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2025 56,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted - not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2023 35,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 34,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 26,943 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 23,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 14,903 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 XZJ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZJ, 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

How do I check the history of YK18 XZJ?

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What year was YK18 XZJ registered?

YK18 XZJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is YK18 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 XZJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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