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BT15 VWL

2015 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,463 mi
Last recorded122,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 VWL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 122,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Play in both lower arm bushes

Front Registration plate lamp insecure Fixing missing for front reg plate, not at risk of coming off. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Lower arm bush is deteriated.

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

Offside Front Lower Lower arm bush deteriated

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 122,462 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Top engine mount leak and excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Play in both lower arm bushes

Front Registration plate lamp insecure Fixing missing for front reg plate, not at risk of coming off. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Lower arm bush is deteriated.

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

Offside Front Lower Lower arm bush deteriated

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 111,429 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 100,723 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front arm rear bushes have some deterioration but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light unit on inner side/tailgate 50% not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,893 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 88,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,834 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 74,834 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,764 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 48,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 36,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 35,243 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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BT15 VWL is a 2015 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT15 VWL is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 13 May 2015.

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