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YL15 GCX

2015 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,950 mi
Last recorded100,950 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 GCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,950 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,941 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 91w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 70,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 91w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,121 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Fail 9 Sep 2022 59,121 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,516 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 31,674 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 20,460 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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YL15 GCX is a 2015 BMW 118 in White 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 YL15 GCX, 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

How do I check the history of YL15 GCX?

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What year was YL15 GCX registered?

YL15 GCX is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is YL15 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL15 GCX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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