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YX65 ZDL

2015 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,007 mi
Last recorded102,007 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX65 ZDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/f and O/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 101,965 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emission test not completed due to broken exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint broken, causing excessive leak of exhaust gasses and allowing fumes to enter cabin. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/f and O/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,320 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,359 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cannot confirm cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,107 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,638 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,689 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 46,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

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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YX65 ZDL is a 2015 BMW 118 in White 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 YX65 ZDL, 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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YX65 ZDL is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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