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YK65 FLC

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,208 mi
Last recorded69,208 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 59,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 47,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire insecure, rubbing on wheel rim

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,512 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 40,512 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear wire fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre + cut inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake pads low

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside front inner brake low

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Oct 2018 31,738 miles

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

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2018 31,711 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp damaged. no sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. + tyre perished + dot code 08 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside headlamp misaligned due to damage

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 FLC is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

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

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