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YK15 BMV

2015 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,456 mi
Last recorded167,456 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 BMV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 167,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tracking

Fail 27 Apr 2026 167,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tracking

Pass 2 Apr 2025 154,429 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 154,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front end collision warning restricted (on dashboard display)

Pass 18 Mar 2024 139,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 139,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,624 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 121,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,039 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 86,297 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,714 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,714 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front disc are lipped

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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YK15 BMV is a 2015 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK15 BMV is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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