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YL18 NSN

2018 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,030 mi
Last recorded52,030 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 NSN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 52,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to inspect full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Fail 28 May 2026 52,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to inspect full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 10 Jun 2025 45,795 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front seal slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2024 38,369 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2024 38,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2023 31,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear edges perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges perishing to tread just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine coolant light on

under trays fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 May 2023 31,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear edges perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges perishing to tread just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine coolant light on

under trays fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2022 26,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,056 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 NSN is a 2018 BMW 118 in White 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 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSN, 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

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What year was YL18 NSN registered?

YL18 NSN is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is YL18 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 NSN 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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