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YE65 JCY

2015 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,294 mi
Last recorded109,294 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE65 JCY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,294 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,536 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,866 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,810 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,253 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,861 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))

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

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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YE65 JCY is a 2015 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE65 JCY, 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 YE65 JCY registered?

YE65 JCY is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 4 December 2015.

Is YE65 JCY safe to buy?

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