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YL18 OJO

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,276 mi
Last recorded88,276 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,276 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

under tray fitted limiting full inspection to diesel particulate filter

Fail 31 Mar 2026 88,235 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated exhaust lambda sensor wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 82,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,598 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 78,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,915 miles

Engine management light reset NOT on at time of mot

Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,075 miles

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

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 OJO is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJO, 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.

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What year was YL18 OJO registered?

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

Is YL18 OJO safe to buy?

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