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YL18 OTE

2018 BMW 320

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,047 mi
Last recorded85,047 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 32046,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 OTE
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,047 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 6 May 2026 85,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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 3 Jun 2025 74,753 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 74,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear brake pads 1.5mm or less (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 65,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR shock absorber light misting of oil around middle section of damper (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSR shock absorber light misting of oil around middle section of damper (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 42,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,652 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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YL18 OTE is a 2018 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 46,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL18 OTE registered?

YL18 OTE is a 2018 BMW 320, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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