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YE65 UBJ

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,911 mi
Last recorded78,911 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE65 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,911 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 63,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,339 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,339 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 44,520 miles

Central Front exhaust front pipe flexi slightly damaged but not leaking

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,083 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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YE65 UBJ is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

YE65 UBJ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2015.

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