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B3 YCS

2015 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,496 mi
Last recorded134,496 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YCS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 134,496 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 127,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 121,042 miles

Front both front grill panels smashed

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated deep splits in visible portion, advise further investigation within 30 days (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 120,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both front grill panels smashed

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated deep splits in visible portion, advise further investigation within 30 days (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 108,022 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 93,984 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 75,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 59,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 44,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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B3 YCS is a 2015 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 YCS, 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 B3 YCS registered?

B3 YCS is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is B3 YCS safe to buy?

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