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A23 LNK

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LNK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 99,630 miles

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

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))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 99,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,008 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,480 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,469 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff output shaft seals damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf outer edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 60,469 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff output shaft seals damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf outer edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 42,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 18,403 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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A23 LNK is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A23 LNK, 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 A23 LNK registered?

A23 LNK is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 30 December 2015.

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