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A4 REA

2015 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 REA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,743 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 63,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,072 miles

Faulty horn, but working time off test

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,029 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,960 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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A4 REA is a 2015 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A4 REA, 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 A4 REA registered?

A4 REA is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is A4 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 REA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A4 REA have outstanding finance?

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