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AY15 VLL

2015 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,379 mi
Last recorded38,379 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 VLL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 38,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 33,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 31,223 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 31,223 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 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 31 Jan 2023 28,916 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 24,023 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 22,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 20,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,229 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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AY15 VLL is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY15 VLL, 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

How do I check the history of AY15 VLL?

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What year was AY15 VLL registered?

AY15 VLL is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is AY15 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY15 VLL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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