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EF15 MKE

2015 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 MKE
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,721 miles

FRONT ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted viewing is restricted

Fail 3 Feb 2025 81,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted viewing is restricted

Pass 2 Mar 2024 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 62,542 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush slightly worn

wipers smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2021 54,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush slightly worn

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,328 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 25,664 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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EF15 MKE is a 2015 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF15 MKE registered?

EF15 MKE is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 5 June 2015.

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