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AB63 RAE

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,484 mi
Last recorded99,484 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB63 RAE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 89,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,378 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2453518 both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,688 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2018 29,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AB63 RAE is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AB63 RAE, 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 AB63 RAE registered?

AB63 RAE is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is AB63 RAE safe to buy?

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