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AL03 XXW

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,054 mi
Last recorded46,054 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 XXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 46,054 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 34,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 32,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 32,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,975 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 31,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,051 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 26,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on outer edge/cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 19,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AL03 XXW is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey 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 AL03 XXW, 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 AL03 XXW registered?

AL03 XXW is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2015.

Is AL03 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL03 XXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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