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BT15 KGG

2015 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,305 mi
Last recorded43,305 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 KGG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 43,305 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 43,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,773 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 36,259 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 36,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,867 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 33,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 30,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 25,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,309 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 22,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 22,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BT15 KGG is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT15 KGG, 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 BT15 KGG registered?

BT15 KGG is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2015.

Is BT15 KGG safe to buy?

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