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YL18 MVW

2018 BMW 2 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,642 mi
Last recorded75,642 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 MVW
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 75,642 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 75,642 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 66,454 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 20 Jul 2024 56,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low (2.5mm) (225/45r18 91y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 26,265 miles

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 MVW is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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What year was YL18 MVW registered?

YL18 MVW is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is YL18 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 MVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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