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YL68 EVW

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,308 mi
Last recorded42,308 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL68 EVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,308 miles

offside front tyre worn / wearing outer edge. cut in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,605 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim skuffed

nearside hand brake lower effort

Pass 16 Sep 2023 34,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer tread.. wheel rim skuffed

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 10 Sep 2022 27,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,763 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

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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YL68 EVW is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL68 EVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL68 EVW registered?

YL68 EVW is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2018.

Is YL68 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL68 EVW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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