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AP15 ELO

2015 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 ELO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 84,465 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 84,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,398 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

run-flat and non run-flat tyres mixed on vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2025 78,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the inner shoulder exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the tread face exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 67,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,998 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 16,398 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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AP15 ELO is a 2015 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AP15 ELO, 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 AP15 ELO registered?

AP15 ELO is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2015.

Is AP15 ELO safe to buy?

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