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YY09 KAT

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,668 mi
Last recorded75,668 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 KAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,668 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 75,654 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From front screen

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2026 44,464 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2026 44,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2025 73,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various components corroded and covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 13 May 2025 73,598 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

various components corroded and covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,231 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 33,959 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,902 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 72,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 28,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,443 miles

Nearside Front handbrake performance low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various components corroded and covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2022 22,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 15,872 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,590 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 67,589 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rear reluctor rings damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,433 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 62,447 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

front brakepads on legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Wheel speed pick up ring has signs of fouling. (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bonnet is difficult to close.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Wheel speed pick up ring has signs of fouling. (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Wheel speed pick up ring fouling. (3.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 54,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Wheel speed pick up ring fouling. (3.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,489 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake discs are corroding on inner faces.

NSF tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Nail in NSR tyre.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 43,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre very worn on both shoulders

O/S/F tyre very worn on both shoulders.

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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YY09 KAT is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY09 KAT, 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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YY09 KAT is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 20 April 2018.

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