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2015 BMW 1141.6L DIESEL

N25 OTC

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BMW 114 (2015, DIESEL, 1598cc) — mileage recorded at 100,108. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 14/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/02/2027
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in January 2026 with 100,108 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. A failure just seven days prior at 100,023 miles revealed a badly distorted nearside front inner wheel and an incorrect headlamp aim. While these issues were rectified to achieve the pass, the history suggests the owner only addresses faults when forced by a testing failure rather than performing pre-test inspections. At 11 years old, the 100,108 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 9,100 miles, which aligns with typical UK domestic driving patterns. The data shows a significant gap in mileage between December 2023 (81,444 miles) and January 2025 (89,721 miles), where only 8,277 miles were covered over thirteen months. This suggests periods of standing, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and brake fluid chemistry despite the relatively low overall mileage figure. A buyer should specifically inspect the wheels and suspension geometry, as the distorted rim noted in January 2026 often indicates a significant impact that could have compromised control arms or steering components. The December 2023 record flagged thin brake pads on all arches and worn tyres at the rear, indicating a history of running consumables until the point of failure. Verify the current state of the brake discs for uneven wear or scoring and check the tyres for consistent wear patterns, as the record shows a tendency to neglect these routine items.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

88
/ 100 · Good
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 18 Jun 2026, 07:07
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in January 2026 with 100,108 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. A failure just seven days prior at 100,023 miles revealed a badly distorted nearside front inner wheel and an incorrect headlamp aim. While these issues were rectified to achieve the pass, the history suggests the owner only addresses faults when forced by a testing failure rather than performing pre-test inspections. At 11 years old, the 100,108 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 9,100 miles, which aligns with typical UK domestic driving patterns. The data shows a significant gap in mileage between December 2023 (81,444 miles) and January 2025 (89,721 miles), where only 8,277 miles were covered over thirteen months. This suggests periods of standing, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and brake fluid chemistry despite the relatively low overall mileage figure. A buyer should specifically inspect the wheels and suspension geometry, as the distorted rim noted in January 2026 often indicates a significant impact that could have compromised control arms or steering components. The December 2023 record flagged thin brake pads on all arches and worn tyres at the rear, indicating a history of running consumables until the point of failure. Verify the current state of the brake discs for uneven wear or scoring and check the tyres for consistent wear patterns, as the record shows a tendency to neglect these routine items.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2015 BMW 114 (N25 OTC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from December 2023 to January 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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