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YP15 ZRA

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,745 mi
Last recorded185,745 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 ZRA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 185,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 179,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 179,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 174,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 169,336 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 169,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washers blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 165,790 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 161,272 miles

Note engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 20 Nov 2020 161,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.16 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Note engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 May 2019 148,661 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 113,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZRA is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP15 ZRA, 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 YP15 ZRA registered?

YP15 ZRA is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 22 May 2015.

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The MOT history for YP15 ZRA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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