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110,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front washer jet loose and poorly aimed
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
tpms light on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres just starting perish - 225 40 R18
Emissions tested 0.16 - too low reading
Rear both tyres just starting perish - 245 35 R18
front both wipers slight smearing - aero
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% - limit 30% per axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres just starting perish - 225 40 R18
Emissions tested 0.16 - too low reading
Rear both tyres just starting perish - 245 35 R18
front both wipers slight smearing - aero
Emissions tested at 0.16 - Too clean for reading
Front tyres just starting perish - 225 40 R18
Rear tyres just starting perish - 245 35 R18
front both wipers - slight smearing - aero
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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YL15 ZFZ is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 ZFZ, 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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YL15 ZFZ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 14 August 2015.
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