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YL18 MGV

2018 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,526 mi
Last recorded69,526 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 MGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2025 56,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,011 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 46,729 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,912 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 12,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 12,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 10,452 miles

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 MGV is a 2018 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGV, 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 MGV?

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What year was YL18 MGV registered?

YL18 MGV is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is YL18 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 MGV 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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