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YL18 LHV

2018 BMW 225

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,972 mi
Last recorded156,972 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 22539,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 LHV
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 156,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 156,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 109,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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YL18 LHV is a 2018 BMW 225 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 39,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL18 LHV registered?

YL18 LHV is a 2018 BMW 225, first registered on 24 August 2018.

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