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AO15 SWU

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,895 mi
Last recorded112,895 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 SWU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 112,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 107,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,805 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2021 103,779 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,662 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,650 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,650 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AO15 SWU is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO15 SWU, 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 AO15 SWU registered?

AO15 SWU is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 12 May 2015.

Is AO15 SWU safe to buy?

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