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YY15 TLF

2015 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 TLF
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 120,746 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2026 120,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2025 111,678 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 101,454 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 92,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake reaction bush not fully mounted/seated to suspension arm

Offside Front Brake reaction bush not fully mounted/seated to suspension arm

Pass 6 May 2022 72,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, Bald outer edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 72,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, Bald outer edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 55,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,198 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Relocated to outside of swept area ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2019 45,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2018 37,320 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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YY15 TLF is a 2015 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY15 TLF is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 22 May 2015.

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