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BR55 JOS

2015 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR55 JOS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,699 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 88,699 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,177 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 74,177 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 62,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.8mm / very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 62,151 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.8mm / very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 33,209 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 33,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 28,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 25,230 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 21,336 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 20,061 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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BR55 JOS is a 2015 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BR55 JOS, 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 BR55 JOS registered?

BR55 JOS is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2015.

Is BR55 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR55 JOS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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