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BG15 LXV

2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,217 mi
Last recorded87,217 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 LXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 87,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,476 miles

under body trays present restricting view of testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,344 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 67,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 53,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,184 miles

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

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

covers under car

Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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BG15 LXV is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG15 LXV, 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 BG15 LXV registered?

BG15 LXV is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2015.

Is BG15 LXV safe to buy?

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