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AE65 NLJ

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,232 mi
Last recorded84,232 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 NLJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,261 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 77,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,969 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,733 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 41,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 NLJ is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLJ, 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

How do I check the history of AE65 NLJ?

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What year was AE65 NLJ registered?

AE65 NLJ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is AE65 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 NLJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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