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YD65 VBZ

2015 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,062 mi
Last recorded54,062 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD65 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 54,062 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 45,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 45,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,067 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 41,067 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,798 miles

Front wipers juddering

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 28,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,373 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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YD65 VBZ is a 2015 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD65 VBZ, 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 YD65 VBZ registered?

YD65 VBZ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is YD65 VBZ safe to buy?

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