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YY65 PYJ

2015 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,021 mi
Last recorded72,021 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 72,021 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,341 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 66,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 60,998 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 60,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,964 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 57,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,761 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 35,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,429 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,297 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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 PYJ is a 2015 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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What year was YY65 PYJ registered?

YY65 PYJ is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 29 October 2015.

Is YY65 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY65 PYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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