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2018 BMW 318 2.0L Diesel · YL18 PHN

YL18 PHN

2018 BMW 318 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 50,136 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 318
Year / Origin
2018 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
50,136 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
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YL18 PHN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
  • 50,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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YL18 PHN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 04:49
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 318 (YL18 PHN) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.

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YL18 PHN Mileage History

  1. 27/07/202333,203 mi
  2. 22/07/202438,069 mi+4,866 mi
  3. 14/07/202544,352 mi+6,283 mi
  4. 29/07/202650,136 mi+5,784 mi
  5. 29/07/202650,136 mi

Average of roughly 5,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
No outstanding recalls
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