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BA02 TLE

2015 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,674 mi
Last recorded104,674 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 TLE
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 104,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 104,674 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from rear diff seals: NS, OS Drive-shaft and prop-shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 88,190 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre is worn on both edges

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,651 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,651 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 49,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,393 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 38,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 34,073 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,609 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal in rear diff leaking

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

rear tyres tread becoming low

slight hand brake travel

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 17 Nov 2018 17,875 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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BA02 TLE is a 2015 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BA02 TLE registered?

BA02 TLE is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 17 November 2015.

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