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YM18 YAH

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,685 mi
Last recorded27,685 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 YAH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 27,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 24,864 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 21,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (service indicator on dash says due in 1000 miles but maybe slightly more left?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges + outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 18,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (temporary repair carried out/pipes blocked so blew out) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges + outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 14,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 12,091 miles

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

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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YM18 YAH is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM18 YAH, 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.

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What year was YM18 YAH registered?

YM18 YAH is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is YM18 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 YAH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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