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BW15 NAO

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,815 mi
Last recorded129,815 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 NAO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,815 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 129,783 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has deep cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,780 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 124,713 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured wheel damaged/cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,920 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexy section heavily deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,857 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,854 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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BW15 NAO is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW15 NAO, 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 BW15 NAO registered?

BW15 NAO is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2015.

Is BW15 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 NAO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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