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EF65 VFD

2015 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 VFD
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 89,316 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 89,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 86,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

both front tyre wearing heavily on the outer edge

Pass 18 May 2023 86,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge worn

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre edge worn

Fail 17 May 2023 86,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge worn

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre edge worn

Pass 23 Jun 2022 77,609 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 77,609 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 72,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,666 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 49,666 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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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EF65 VFD is a 2015 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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EF65 VFD is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 29 December 2015.

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