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YF15 YFV

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,997 mi
Last recorded121,997 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 YFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,717 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,537 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens damaged

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 12,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,306 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 12,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 11,879 miles

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

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 YFV is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF15 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

YF15 YFV is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is YF15 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF15 YFV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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