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AJ15 SYV

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 SYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 113,406 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 105,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,684 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 99,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 90,554 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,748 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 48,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 88Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,451 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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AJ15 SYV is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AJ15 SYV, 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 AJ15 SYV registered?

AJ15 SYV is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2015.

Is AJ15 SYV safe to buy?

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