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YJ15 XYN

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,330 mi
Last recorded59,330 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 XYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 57,807 miles

Nearside Front washer jet has poor spray of water

Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,977 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,915 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 50,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 49,936 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,936 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 43,840 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 29,843 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)

Fail 15 May 2018 29,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XYN is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

YJ15 XYN is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is YJ15 XYN safe to buy?

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