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YL18 MDE

2018 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,321 mi
Last recorded56,321 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 MDE
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 56,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 49,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner egge & slightly out off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 31,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 31,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 15,867 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 15,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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YL18 MDE is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL18 MDE?

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What year was YL18 MDE registered?

YL18 MDE is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 6 August 2018.

Is YL18 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 MDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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