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YF65 UAM

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 UAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 87,525 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,613 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2023 75,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,276 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

tps light illuminated

Fail 23 Dec 2021 52,122 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

tps light illuminated

Pass 19 Nov 2020 45,825 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 45,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 35,830 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 5 Dec 2019 35,830 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

tpms light on

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,509 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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YF65 UAM is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF65 UAM, 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 YF65 UAM registered?

YF65 UAM is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 6 November 2015.

Is YF65 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF65 UAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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