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AU15 TZX

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 TZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front foglight broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 85,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to inoperative dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively very badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front foglight broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2025 77,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2024 68,777 miles

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

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 28 Aug 2023 59,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,822 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,778 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Feb 2020 36,812 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 26 Feb 2019 26,961 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU15 TZX is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU15 TZX, 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 AU15 TZX registered?

AU15 TZX is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is AU15 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU15 TZX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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