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YC15 VYL

2015 BMW 428

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,607 mi
Last recorded111,607 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42844,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 VYL
MakeBMW
Model428
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,607 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2025 111,607 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,003 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 101,918 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,632 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 75,632 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,344 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 60,339 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 56,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 51,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,479 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 428?

Based on 30,256 MOT tests across 3,164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
5,426
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
3,164
On UK Roads
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YC15 VYL is a 2015 BMW 428 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 428 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 44,129 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 428 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 428 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC15 VYL registered?

YC15 VYL is a 2015 BMW 428, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YC15 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC15 VYL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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