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CU65 SMV

2015 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,863 mi
Last recorded89,863 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 SMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, was underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, was underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 89,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, was underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, was underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 83,861 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 83,861 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 61,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,056 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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CU65 SMV is a 2015 BMW 118 in White 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 CU65 SMV, 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 CU65 SMV registered?

CU65 SMV is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is CU65 SMV safe to buy?

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