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YL68 ACO

2018 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,997 mi
Last recorded53,997 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL68 ACO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 53,997 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 53,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,286 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 37,115 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,058 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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YL68 ACO is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL68 ACO, 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 YL68 ACO registered?

YL68 ACO is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 1 December 2018.

Is YL68 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL68 ACO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL68 ACO have outstanding finance?

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