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DA15 YBN

2015 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,658 mi
Last recorded71,658 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA15 YBN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,228 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45-17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 60,539 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45-17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,970 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,109 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 45,906 miles

under trays fitted restricting access to testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2020 45,905 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting access to testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2019 35,165 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 35,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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DA15 YBN is a 2015 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA15 YBN, 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 DA15 YBN registered?

DA15 YBN is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is DA15 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA15 YBN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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