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YL18 OPN

2018 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,010 mi
Last recorded175,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 OPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 175,010 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,094 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 164,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 143,024 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 143,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 120,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,362 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 115,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm good year 255/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,627 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 OPN is a 2018 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

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

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