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YK65 HCY

2015 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,304 mi
Last recorded80,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 80,304 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 80,304 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 63,807 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 63,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,450 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 53,444 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 53,436 miles

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing One missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,196 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 46,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,457 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 34,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,321 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 21,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 HCY is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

YK65 HCY is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is YK65 HCY safe to buy?

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