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YK65 EJF

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 EJF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 96,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front arch liner loose

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,228 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking rubber block missing

Offside Rear reverse light lens broken, no effect on light output

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR inner edges of tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,567 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 72,567 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,725 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 58,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 45,179 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 45,179 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut from side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 29,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,892 miles

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 EJF is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJF, 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 YK65 EJF registered?

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

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