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YL18 OAX

2018 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,105 mi
Last recorded129,105 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 OAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 129,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 122,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 114,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 101,936 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,842 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YL18 OAX is a 2018 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL18 OAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL18 OAX registered?

YL18 OAX is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is YL18 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 OAX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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