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AV15 SRH

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV15 SRH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,144 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 103,144 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 103,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front banana arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front banana arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers weak, Casings corroded and gaiters split (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers weak and both bump stops insecure (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 98,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 89,950 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 89,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,837 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 66,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,095 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,095 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 33,300 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AV15 SRH is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV15 SRH, 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 AV15 SRH registered?

AV15 SRH is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 6 June 2015.

Is AV15 SRH safe to buy?

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