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YJ15 YPF

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,195 mi
Last recorded108,195 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 108,195 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2026 108,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2025 106,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 104,056 miles

Exhaust rattle, baffles loose.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,296 miles

Exhaust rattle

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 98,553 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 85,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 85,009 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both front inner pads, brake warning lamp on dash. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,791 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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YJ15 YPF is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue 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 YPF, 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.

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What year was YJ15 YPF registered?

YJ15 YPF is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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