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YK65 FTV

2015 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,395 mi
Last recorded73,395 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 FTV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 73,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 69,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,475 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Front brake pads worn thin.

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 43,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,924 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,075 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,343 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 FTV is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

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

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