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YA15 EXN

2015 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 EXN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 105,014 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 105,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,224 miles

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

Rear Rear Seatbelt stalks missing outer casings

Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,202 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 90,078 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged but not affecting function

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

Rear Seatbelt stalks missing outer casings

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r light lens loose and slightly damaged

rear center and o/s/r seat belt catch casings missing

Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,860 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 80,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,307 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 73,307 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,675 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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YA15 EXN is a 2015 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA15 EXN registered?

YA15 EXN is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 16 June 2015.

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