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BJ15 JMX

2015 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,519 mi
Last recorded83,519 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 JMX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 60,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,525 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,610 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 46,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 31,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner / outer side walls - as marked (4.1.D.1b)

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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BJ15 JMX is a 2015 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ15 JMX, 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 BJ15 JMX registered?

BJ15 JMX is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BJ15 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ15 JMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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