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BL65 FJD

2015 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,302 mi
Last recorded49,302 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 FJD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 49,302 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 49,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining and severely worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose OSF door mirror loose but not likely to fall off (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge - mild (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,390 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 39,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 35,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 33,103 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 27,907 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 27,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 22,816 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 22,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 16,790 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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BL65 FJD is a 2015 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL65 FJD, 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 BL65 FJD registered?

BL65 FJD is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2015.

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