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YW15 KYZ

2015 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,923 mi
Last recorded95,923 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW15 KYZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 72,456 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 72,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,938 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,593 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 36,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in sidewall, no ply or cords visible.

Offside Front Tyre bald on outer edge.

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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YW15 KYZ 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 YW15 KYZ, 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 YW15 KYZ registered?

YW15 KYZ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is YW15 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW15 KYZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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