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C17 YCF

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 YCF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 108,829 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,836 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs are slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,446 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 78,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 70,295 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 70,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,270 miles

Engine covers and front to rear undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,161 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,479 miles

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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C17 YCF is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C17 YCF, 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.

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What year was C17 YCF registered?

C17 YCF is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is C17 YCF safe to buy?

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