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YP15 VTZ

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,881 mi
Last recorded195,881 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 195,881 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 191,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 191,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 174,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 174,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 140,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 140,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock casing insecure

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,850 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,399 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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YP15 VTZ is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP15 VTZ, 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 YP15 VTZ registered?

YP15 VTZ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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