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BV15 BYU

2015 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,190 mi
Last recorded30,190 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 BYU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 30,190 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 24,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 21,147 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 21,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 3 X cracks. inner rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 9,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 9,321 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 8,095 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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BV15 BYU is a 2015 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV15 BYU, 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 BV15 BYU registered?

BV15 BYU is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is BV15 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV15 BYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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