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YY15 VBV

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 VBV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi getting weak

Pass 2 Apr 2025 82,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,005 miles

Exhaust Front Flexi section worn

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 53,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YY15 VBV is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY15 VBV, 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 YY15 VBV registered?

YY15 VBV is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2015.

Is YY15 VBV safe to buy?

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