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BM04 SEM

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,784 mi
Last recorded87,784 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 SEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 87,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,809 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,475 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,116 miles

Front brake pads appear low and discs corroded and lipped

Pass 17 Sep 2019 19,960 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 19,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 16,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,295 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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BM04 SEM is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BM04 SEM, 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 BM04 SEM registered?

BM04 SEM is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2015.

Is BM04 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 SEM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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