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J18 XCL

2015 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,836 mi
Last recorded98,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 2 Series44,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 XCL
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear unable to check seat belt due to obstruction

Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,197 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,279 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 75,279 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,674 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack around shoulder/sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,356 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 63,356 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 46,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2019 38,133 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 29,026 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2017 19,646 miles

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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J18 XCL is a 2015 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 44,080 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J18 XCL is a 2015 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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