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YS15 VNU

2015 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,863 mi
Last recorded163,863 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 VNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 163,863 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 163,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2025 157,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 146,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 127,624 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,629 miles

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))

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

Both front tyres are worn close to cords on the outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and balding on outer edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone "B" under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,963 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners and media holder in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and balding on outer edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone "B" under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,535 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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YS15 VNU is a 2015 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS15 VNU, 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 YS15 VNU registered?

YS15 VNU is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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