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AC03 MEL

2015 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,144 mi
Last recorded62,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 62,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 56,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 45,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner lining looks to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner lining looks to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 34,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 27,951 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 7 Jan 2019 19,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 10,873 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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AC03 MEL is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC03 MEL, 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 AC03 MEL registered?

AC03 MEL is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2015.

Is AC03 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 MEL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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