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AL59 ROS

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,106 mi
Last recorded78,106 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 ROS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 78,106 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 78,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 72,213 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,430 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 65,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 59,217 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,898 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 41,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,460 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 29,114 miles

nsr osr tyres worn to 2m

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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AL59 ROS 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 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 AL59 ROS, 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 AL59 ROS?

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What year was AL59 ROS registered?

AL59 ROS is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2015.

Is AL59 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL59 ROS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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