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YY18 TAV

2018 BMW 2 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,488 mi
Last recorded84,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 TAV
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,355 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,396 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 48,395 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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YY18 TAV is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY18 TAV registered?

YY18 TAV is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is YY18 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 TAV 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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