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1541 VY

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,283 mi
Last recorded28,283 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1541 VY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 28,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 26,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 24,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 22,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 22,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cracked slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 21,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 18,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,915 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 15,913 miles

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

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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1541 VY is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1541 VY, 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 1541 VY registered?

1541 VY is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 8 July 2015.

Is 1541 VY safe to buy?

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