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DA65 DWE

2015 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,302 mi
Last recorded49,302 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 DWE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 43,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 39,416 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 39,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 34,733 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 34,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2021 24,426 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 20,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 14,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex not routed correctly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 14,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex not routed correctly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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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DA65 DWE is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA65 DWE, 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 DA65 DWE registered?

DA65 DWE is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is DA65 DWE safe to buy?

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