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YY65 CMU

2015 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,187 mi
Last recorded128,187 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 CMU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 128,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 128,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 114,780 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 106,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear s/absorber dirt sleeve bump stop broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear s/absorber dirt sleeve bump stop broken

Fail 10 May 2024 106,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear s/absorber dirt sleeve bump stop broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear s/absorber dirt sleeve bump stop broken

Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,276 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive o/s rear inner diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 99,276 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive o/s rear inner diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,189 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 74,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,219 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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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YY65 CMU is a 2015 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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YY65 CMU is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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