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AY65 XZR

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,872 mi
Last recorded120,872 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 XZR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,872 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 112,120 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 98,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 98,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,172 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 81,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,874 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,392 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 36,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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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AY65 XZR is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AY65 XZR, 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 AY65 XZR registered?

AY65 XZR is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2015.

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