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AF65 FYL

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,316 mi
Last recorded100,316 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 FYL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,316 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,176 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,514 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 86,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,042 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,709 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 72,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,681 miles

Front both tyres worn inner & outer edges borderline pass

Fail 10 Sep 2020 63,681 miles

Front both tyres worn inner & outer edges borderline pass

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,344 miles

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

front pads low

rear pads low

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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AF65 FYL is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 51,408 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 AF65 FYL, 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 11 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF65 FYL registered?

AF65 FYL is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2015.

Is AF65 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 FYL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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