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YK15 CAY

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,360 mi
Last recorded89,360 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 CAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,808 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,189 miles

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Friction surfaces worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 19,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 16,376 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 11,127 miles

Child seats fitted in the rear , unable to fully inspect the seat belts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 11,127 miles

Child seats fitted in the rear , unable to fully inspect the seat belts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YK15 CAY 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 88.9%.

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 YK15 CAY, 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 YK15 CAY registered?

YK15 CAY is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2015.

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The MOT history for YK15 CAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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