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YK15 BWG

2015 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 BWG
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,170 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough Steering rack slightly notchy/creaking in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush rubber starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is punctured ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush rubber starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Signs of bottom pulley braking up

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 49,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2020 40,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,474 miles

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 BWG is a 2015 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK15 BWG registered?

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

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