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AD15 DYU

2015 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,155 mi
Last recorded148,155 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD15 DYU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 148,155 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

front steering / suspension has slight play

under trays damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2025 148,150 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf pressure pipes not connected and leaking gases under bonnet (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

front steering / suspension has slight play

under trays damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,656 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 127,918 miles

Offside Front inner wing cover missing

Fail 13 Jul 2023 127,785 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Fog lamp wiring damaged. Fog lamp not working. Arch liner missing. (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres worn inner edges split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2022 118,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 101,920 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,981 miles

engine x under covers fitted at time of test /

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 86,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,036 miles

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

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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AD15 DYU is a 2015 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD15 DYU, 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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AD15 DYU is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 17 July 2015.

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