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YL15 CYC

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,095 mi
Last recorded70,095 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 CYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,095 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,179 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam

Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,035 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,615 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,724 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,883 miles

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

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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YL15 CYC is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL15 CYC, 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 YL15 CYC registered?

YL15 CYC is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is YL15 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL15 CYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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