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YT65 UBA

2015 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,831 mi
Last recorded70,831 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT65 UBA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 70,831 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 62,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,364 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 44,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has under body covers fitted preventing full inspection

vehicle has under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2021 44,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has under body covers fitted preventing full inspection

vehicle has under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,531 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 35,059 miles

engine covers fitted proventing full under bonnet inspection

undertrays fitted proventing full underbody inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,819 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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YT65 UBA is a 2015 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol 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 YT65 UBA, 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 YT65 UBA registered?

YT65 UBA is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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