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YG15 LBJ

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,540 mi
Last recorded55,540 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 55,540 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 53,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 52,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 52,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 44,520 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 35,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,900 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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YG15 LBJ is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YG15 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

YG15 LBJ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is YG15 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG15 LBJ 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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