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A17 OVJ

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,031 mi
Last recorded87,031 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OVJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 87,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 53,480 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 53,480 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,514 miles

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

emissions too low

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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A17 OVJ 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 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 A17 OVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 OVJ registered?

A17 OVJ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is A17 OVJ safe to buy?

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