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YY65 JVA

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,231 mi
Last recorded69,231 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 JVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover perished

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,828 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,499 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 8 Oct 2022 43,075 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential, Drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential, Drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,193 miles

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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YY65 JVA is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY65 JVA, 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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YY65 JVA is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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