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EL51 DEG

2015 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 DEG
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 58,290 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively possible caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 58,290 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing. 205/55/17 95v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2024 55,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,623 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 49,623 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,602 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 40,940 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,930 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 26,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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EL51 DEG 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 EL51 DEG registered?

EL51 DEG is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is EL51 DEG safe to buy?

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