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BW15 UPL

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,416 mi
Last recorded71,416 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,416 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 67,760 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi joint starting to fail (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 67,760 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm & Worn edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi joint starting to fail (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 62,523 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2023 56,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi loose and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 49,848 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 49,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 44,720 miles

front wipers juddering but clear screen

offside mirror glass wobbling but not likely to fall out

Pass 17 Jun 2020 39,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,418 miles

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

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 UPL is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

BW15 UPL is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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The MOT history for BW15 UPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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