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AO15 VBP

2015 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,344 mi
Last recorded95,344 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 VBP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 90,863 miles

Exhaust system insecure at front flex joint + deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 69,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 63,192 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 54,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,724 miles

could not pick up blip test for smoke test (reading too low to register)

n/s/r tyre worn very close to limit

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,787 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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AO15 VBP is a 2015 BMW 118 in White 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 AO15 VBP, 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 AO15 VBP registered?

AO15 VBP is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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