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BA15 BYO

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,440 mi
Last recorded64,440 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA15 BYO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,440 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 41,550 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 34,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,072 miles

nsf headlamp damaged

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,450 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,671 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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BA15 BYO is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA15 BYO, 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

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What year was BA15 BYO registered?

BA15 BYO is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is BA15 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA15 BYO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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