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YK65 BKU

2015 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,938 mi
Last recorded170,938 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 BKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 170,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 170,938 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 151,479 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts light perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 132,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 115,930 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 105,660 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,112 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 85,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,161 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,161 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,092 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,723 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 38,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 BKU is a 2015 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

YK65 BKU is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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