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YP18 BUU

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,550 mi
Last recorded70,550 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 BUU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,436 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,615 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 43,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 25,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 19,356 miles

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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YP18 BUU is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP18 BUU, 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 YP18 BUU registered?

YP18 BUU is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is YP18 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP18 BUU 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.

Does YP18 BUU have outstanding finance?

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