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AV12 PAR

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,304 mi
Last recorded73,304 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PAR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,304 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,365 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 59,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 53,317 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 23,102 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2019 10,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 6,547 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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AV12 PAR is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AV12 PAR, 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 AV12 PAR registered?

AV12 PAR is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is AV12 PAR safe to buy?

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