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YJ65 AKL

2015 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,223 mi
Last recorded64,223 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ65 AKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 64,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,170 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Dec 2023 42,691 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2022 38,889 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Dec 2021 33,949 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 28,451 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 25,289 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 Dec 2018 18,911 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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YJ65 AKL is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YJ65 AKL, 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

How do I check the history of YJ65 AKL?

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What year was YJ65 AKL registered?

YJ65 AKL is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2015.

Is YJ65 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ65 AKL shows 8 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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