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AE65 NKU

2015 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 NKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 116,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 103,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 fromnt to rear pipes, both to nsr and osr positions, swelling slightly under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing, blades cleaned, blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, slight perishing/cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, slight perishing/cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section outer braiding detached

rear prop shaft "doughnut" coupling perishing/cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2025 103,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 fromnt to rear pipes, both to nsr and osr positions, swelling slightly under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing, blades cleaned, blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, slight perishing/cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, slight perishing/cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section outer braiding detached

rear prop shaft "doughnut" coupling perishing/cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,562 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 82,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge no cords/ply exposed at time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge no cords/ply exposed at time (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,597 miles

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

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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AE65 NKU is a 2015 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE65 NKU, 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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What year was AE65 NKU registered?

AE65 NKU is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2015.

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