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YL68 LHW

2018 BMW 218I Sport Auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 218I Sport Auto27,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL68 LHW
MakeBMW
Model218I Sport Auto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 58,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 58,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 46,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,945 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 27,614 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 27,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 22,126 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218I Sport Auto?

Based on 5,110 MOT tests across 1,794 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
1,794
On UK Roads
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YL68 LHW is a 2018 BMW 218I Sport Auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218I Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was YL68 LHW registered?

YL68 LHW is a 2018 BMW 218I Sport Auto, first registered on 31 December 2018.

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