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YL67 ESV

2018 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,613 mi
Last recorded80,613 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL67 ESV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,613 miles

front wiper blades are deteriorating

nearside side repeater is deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2026 80,600 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are deteriorating

nearside side repeater is deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,389 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 65,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 44,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush Slight Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush Slight Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,271 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YL67 ESV is a 2018 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL67 ESV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL67 ESV registered?

YL67 ESV is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 20 February 2018.

Is YL67 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL67 ESV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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