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YL18 OEV

2018 BMW 2 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,162 mi
Last recorded73,162 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 OEV
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,230 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 63,229 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,454 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 OEV is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

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What year was YL18 OEV registered?

YL18 OEV is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is YL18 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 OEV 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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