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YL18 JGX

2018 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,509 mi
Last recorded72,509 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 JGX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91w RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 59,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on edge advise replace and wheel alignment check.225/45r7 91w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre worn low advise replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,520 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 48,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,834 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 42,773 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working Missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YL18 JGX is a 2018 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL18 JGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL18 JGX registered?

YL18 JGX is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is YL18 JGX safe to buy?

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