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2015 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 SEO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 146,351 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 146,345 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 140,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake efficiency low appears to require attention

Pass 19 Jan 2024 135,727 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 135,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40x18 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35x18 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,614 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 123,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!!! (recommend replacing) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 107,823 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 107,813 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 98,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 81,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,655 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DS15 SEO is a 2015 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS15 SEO, 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 DS15 SEO registered?

DS15 SEO is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is DS15 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS15 SEO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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