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YK65 AEW

2015 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,977 mi
Last recorded106,977 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 AEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 106,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff leak

Pass 17 Sep 2024 93,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer spraying weak

Fail 17 Sep 2024 93,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,106 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (outer) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Fail 22 Sep 2021 52,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (outer) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,318 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 36,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 26,052 miles

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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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YK65 AEW is a 2015 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK65 AEW, 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 YK65 AEW registered?

YK65 AEW is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2015.

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