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BC18 YAV

2018 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,485 mi
Last recorded47,485 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 YAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 47,485 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & worn slightly on the outer edge (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 44,414 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 44,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,752 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BC18 YAV is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC18 YAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC18 YAV registered?

BC18 YAV is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is BC18 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 YAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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