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YK65 FBL

2015 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,128 mi
Last recorded169,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 FBL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 169,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner/outer edge of treaded section

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 144,904 miles

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 122,413 miles

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 122,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,500 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside - Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,402 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,658 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2020 50,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2019 36,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2019 36,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,740 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 FBL is a 2015 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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