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A23 PLE

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,509 mi
Last recorded70,509 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PLE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,877 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has slight ingress of water

Fail 19 Oct 2023 61,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has slight ingress of water

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,178 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,500 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,899 miles

Nearside door morror glass damaged

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,727 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Nearside wing repeter lens missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,968 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 PLE is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A23 PLE, 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

How do I check the history of A23 PLE?

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What year was A23 PLE registered?

A23 PLE is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is A23 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 PLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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