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YJ15 YTB

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,759 mi
Last recorded116,759 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 YTB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 109,993 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 103,714 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 11 Jan 2023 95,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 77,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 40,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 20,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 16,798 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 YTB is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

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

Is YJ15 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 YTB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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