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YG15 GVL

2015 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,769 mi
Last recorded98,769 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 GVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre @ wear markers

Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 80,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,316 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2020 56,059 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 39,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 33,603 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Fail 15 May 2018 33,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Has nail in - 225/45R17 Runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

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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YG15 GVL is a 2015 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG15 GVL, 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 YG15 GVL registered?

YG15 GVL is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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