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AM57 ALF

2015 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,129 mi
Last recorded62,129 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 ALF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 62,129 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 55,923 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 55,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 50,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 42,828 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 36,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 35,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 34,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,639 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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AM57 ALF is a 2015 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AM57 ALF, 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 AM57 ALF?

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What year was AM57 ALF registered?

AM57 ALF is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 9 April 2015.

Is AM57 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 ALF 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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