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YK65 EWC

2015 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,727 mi
Last recorded79,727 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 EWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 79,727 miles

Emissions unable to be completed running rich (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,808 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 41,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,171 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,718 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,556 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 23,556 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,848 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 EWC is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?

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

Is YK65 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK65 EWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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