MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))
coolant low
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre size 225/45x17 runflat
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre size 225/45x17 runflat
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre size 225/45x17 runflat
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YL18 KWU is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KWU, 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
How do I check the history of YL18 KWU?
You can check the full history of YL18 KWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YL18 KWU registered?
YL18 KWU is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2018.
Is YL18 KWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL18 KWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YL18 KWU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL18 KWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.