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YF15 UUM

2015 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,159 mi
Last recorded31,159 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 UUM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 31,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2022 24,592 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread, near shoulder ()

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 19 May 2021 22,210 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 22,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2020 18,532 miles

Offside Front damaged bumper cover masked with tape

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve travel is too high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 May 2019 16,222 miles

Offside Front damaged bumper cover masked with tape

Fail 22 May 2019 16,221 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 12,353 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

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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YF15 UUM is a 2015 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YF15 UUM, 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

How do I check the history of YF15 UUM?

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What year was YF15 UUM registered?

YF15 UUM is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2015.

Is YF15 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF15 UUM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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