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YF15 YVU

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 66,846 miles

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

offside front tyre shows slight wear on outside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2023 56,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,973 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge and close to wear indicators recommend replacement

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,945 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2020 37,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 30,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,738 miles

all 4 tyres getting close to wear indicaters

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 YVU 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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

YF15 YVU is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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