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YJ15 RAR

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,992 mi
Last recorded176,992 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 RAR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 176,992 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 161,559 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,168 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2023 145,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 21 Oct 2020 101,442 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 90,239 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,728 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

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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YJ15 RAR is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ15 RAR, 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 YJ15 RAR registered?

YJ15 RAR is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 27 August 2015.

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