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YF15 YJA

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,185 mi
Last recorded50,185 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 YJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 50,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2025 41,539 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions tested and met to low for a result

Pass 18 Apr 2024 35,419 miles

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

Handbrake lever high... May require adjustment...?

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2024 35,419 miles

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

Handbrake lever high... May require adjustment...?

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 29,588 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 26,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 22,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,874 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 19,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,106 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,677 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 14,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall kerb damage, 205 55 16, (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure warning lamp on, all pressures ok.

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 YJA is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJA, 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.

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What year was YF15 YJA registered?

YF15 YJA is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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