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YL18 MVD

2018 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 MVD
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 74,891 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 74,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 70,412 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,685 miles

Rear exhaust protruding rear bumper

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 62,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust protruding rear bumper

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,085 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 34,079 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 34,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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YL18 MVD is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL18 MVD registered?

YL18 MVD is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 8 August 2018.

Is YL18 MVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 MVD 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.

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