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DA65 VUM

2015 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 VUM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 103,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,404 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,809 miles

Both Front Tyres worn slightly on edges

Both Rear Tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2022 60,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 29,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 25,177 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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DA65 VUM is a 2015 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA65 VUM, 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.

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What year was DA65 VUM registered?

DA65 VUM is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is DA65 VUM safe to buy?

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