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AE65 VEM

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,238 mi
Last recorded84,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 VEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2025 79,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 73,746 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,383 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,205 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 28,205 miles

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

Nearside 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 VEM is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE65 VEM, 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 AE65 VEM registered?

AE65 VEM is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is AE65 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 VEM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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