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YG65 PVW

2015 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,738 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 84,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,491 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,908 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,831 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 21,012 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,745 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 16,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 PVW 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 83.3%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

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

Is YG65 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG65 PVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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