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FY15 VNL

2015 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,759 mi
Last recorded98,759 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 21849,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 VNL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 98,759 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 98,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,328 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,991 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,315 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 31,209 miles

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

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

emission too low.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY15 VNL is a 2015 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY15 VNL registered?

FY15 VNL is a 2015 BMW 218, first registered on 18 April 2015.

Is FY15 VNL safe to buy?

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