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YJ15 XVK

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 62,402 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 58,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,137 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 50,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,248 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 48,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2020 45,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 43,709 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,891 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 37,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XVK 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 81.8%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

YJ15 XVK is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is YJ15 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 XVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ15 XVK have outstanding finance?

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