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BJ18 YHF

2018 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,181 mi
Last recorded57,181 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 YHF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 57,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 57,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 49,423 miles

Coolant leak REQUIRES ATTENTION ASAP ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,297 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 30,318 miles

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,322 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2021 25,322 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under trays fitted to vehicle

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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BJ18 YHF is a 2018 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ18 YHF, 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

How do I check the history of BJ18 YHF?

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What year was BJ18 YHF registered?

BJ18 YHF is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BJ18 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 YHF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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