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YG65 OEW

2015 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG65 OEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 80,570 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 80,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,418 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,124 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays cover some components

Fail 2 Apr 2024 54,124 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays cover some components

Pass 30 Mar 2023 42,843 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 24,969 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 24,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 24,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 14,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 12,353 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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YG65 OEW is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG65 OEW, 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 YG65 OEW registered?

YG65 OEW is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 2 October 2015.

Is YG65 OEW safe to buy?

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