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MT15 ZLX

2015 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,076 mi
Last recorded107,076 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT15 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,208 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 93,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,036 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 80,036 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 29,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 27,359 miles

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
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MT15 ZLX is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT15 ZLX, 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 MT15 ZLX registered?

MT15 ZLX is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2015.

Is MT15 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT15 ZLX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT15 ZLX have outstanding finance?

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