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J44 YCW

2015 BMW 418

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,929 mi
Last recorded121,929 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 41866,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YCW
MakeBMW
Model418
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 96,426 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 17 Jul 2023 85,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 84,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,193 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Nearside rear outer light assembly lens damaged .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak/residue from rear of transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,466 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,852 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 46,852 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 418?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 1,235 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
8,075
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,235
On UK Roads
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J44 YCW is a 2015 BMW 418 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 66,933 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J44 YCW registered?

J44 YCW is a 2015 BMW 418, first registered on 23 June 2015.

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