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YF15 WCL

2015 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,270 mi
Last recorded50,270 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 WCL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,270 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 47,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 45,819 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 45,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 38,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 35,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 32,942 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 30,161 miles

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 May 2018 26,162 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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YF15 WCL is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WCL, 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 YF15 WCL registered?

YF15 WCL is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is YF15 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF15 WCL 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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