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YL18 HLX

2018 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,146 mi
Last recorded20,146 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 HLX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 20,146 miles

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

Offside Front track rod end greasy

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 18,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,543 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 15,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 13,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 12,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 10,379 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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YL18 HLX is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL18 HLX?

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What year was YL18 HLX registered?

YL18 HLX is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is YL18 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 HLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL18 HLX have outstanding finance?

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