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YL18 NWD

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,499 mi
Last recorded81,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 NWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 81,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 69,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 224/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 34,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 224/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut and near limit 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YL18 NWD is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL18 NWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL18 NWD registered?

YL18 NWD is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2018.

Is YL18 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 NWD 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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