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YM65 DVK

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM65 DVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,514 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 4 Aug 2026 117,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2025 100,452 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 100,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 84,153 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,877 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 71,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 48,671 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge close to exposing cords

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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YM65 DVK is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YM65 DVK, 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 YM65 DVK registered?

YM65 DVK is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2015.

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