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AR11 SLY

2015 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,005 mi
Last recorded62,005 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 SLY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 62,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 60,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 54,783 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,717 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 20,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 20,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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AR11 SLY is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc 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 AR11 SLY, 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 AR11 SLY registered?

AR11 SLY is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is AR11 SLY safe to buy?

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